Why this album works
'The Wrong People' received critical acclaim for its sophisticated songwriting and production quality, leading to increased exposure for the band in the UK. It features the notable track 'Brilliant Mind,' which became a staple of new wave playlists and highlighted Furniture's influence on the genre during a competitive era in pop music.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks introspective reflections on love engaging sing-alongs with friends
- 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 Standout 4:38
- 2 Love Your Shoes Standout 3:25
- 3 Brilliant Mind Standout 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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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