Top tracks — play these first
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Young Savage — This track opens the album with an energetic pulse and showcases the band's signature mix of urgency and lyrical depth, setting the tone for the record.
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Hiroshima Mon Amour — The song juxtaposes themes of love and despair, featuring a haunting melody that illustrates Ultravox's ability to blend emotional weight with striking instrumentation.
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My Sex — With its provocative title and driving rhythm, this track exemplifies the album's exploration of sexuality and identity, making it a standout piece within their discography.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong synth-driven compositions and distinct arrangements, marking a pivotal moment in the new wave genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving synth lines and a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more somber tone with slower rhythms.
- Several tracks employ layered vocal harmonies, particularly in 'Just for a Moment', where the lead vocal is complemented by ethereal backing vocals.
- The album closes with 'Hiroshima Mon Amour', which features an extended instrumental section that gradually builds tension before fading out.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hauntingly beautiful soundscapes
- poignant lyrical reflections
- engaging in-order listening
- melodic moments of introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Three into One marks Ultravox's third studio album and their first release after the addition of frontman John Foxx. This period was crucial as it solidified the band's shift towards a more electronic sound, paving the way for their future success in the new wave genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Young Savage 3:00
- 2 Rockwrok 3:36
- 3 Dangerous Rhythm 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 3:02
- 10 Hiroshima Mon Amour 5:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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