Three into One
Ultravox · 1979
40 min · 10 tracks · new wave · synth-pop
Ethereal synths and driving rhythms blend with poignant lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful new wave experience.
Why this album works
The album features the hit single 'Hiroshima Mon Amour', which became a defining moment for the band, enhancing their profile significantly. It received positive reviews for its innovative blend of rock and electronic sounds, marking Ultravox as pioneers in the synth-pop movement.
- Best for
- hauntingly beautiful soundscapes poignant lyrical reflections engaging in-order listening
- Context
- Released in early 1979, 'Three into One' was Ultravox's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed work 'Ha!-Ha!-Ha!'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the burgeoning new wave scene, showcasing a more refined sound that would influence the genre's development.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Soft Cell· Modern Talking
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Young Savage 3:00
- 2 Rockwrok 3:36
- 3 Dangerous Rhythm Standout 4:15
- 4 The Man Who Dies Everyday 4:11
- 5 The Wild, the Beautiful and the Damned 5:51
- 6 Slow Motion 3:28
- 7 Just for a Moment 3:11
- 8 Quiet Men 4:13
- 9 My Sex Standout 3:02
- 10 Hiroshima Mon Amour Standout 5:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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