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Released 40 years ago

The Wrong People

Furniture · 1986

77 min · 20 tracks · new wave

A vibrant blend of new wave melodies and introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of mid-80s British pop.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • introspective reflections on love
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends
  • dynamic progression throughout album
  • nostalgic vibes of mid-80s

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward, single-focused albums

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1986, 'The Wrong People' is Furniture's second album, following their debut 'When the Wind Blows' from 1985. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound and identity within the new wave scene, exploring deeper lyrical themes while maintaining their catchy melodic style.
Stylistic neighbors
Roxy Music· Duran Duran· Bronski Beat

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shake Like Judy Says 4:38
  • 2 Love Your Shoes 3:25
  • 3 Brilliant Mind 3:43
  • 4 She Gets Out the Scrapbook 5:57
  • 5 I Miss You 4:34
  • 6 Make Believe I'm Him 3:35
  • 7 Let Me Feel Your Pulse 2:45
  • 8 The Sound of the Bell 3:11
  • 9 Escape Into My Arms 3:37
  • 10 Answer the Door 2:45
  • 11 Pierre's Fight 3:06
  • 12 Brilliant Fragment 1:17
  • 13 That Man You Loved (demo) 2:39
  • 14 Never Said (demo) 3:50
  • 15 To Gus 2:45
  • 16 Turnupspeed 5:03
  • 17 Me, You and the Name 3:16
  • 18 It Continues 5:28
  • 19 Brilliant Mind (extended version) 7:02
  • 20 Love Your Shoes (extended version) 5:11

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