To Live and Die in L.A. – Music From the Motion Picture
Wang Chung · 1985
38 min · 8 tracks · new wave
Synth-driven melodies and atmospheric soundscapes evoke the neon-lit streets of Los Angeles in the mid-'80s.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for focused listening
- atmospheric soundscapes evoke nostalgia
- neon-lit city vibes throughout
- engaging narrative with emotional peaks
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- dislike consistent flow and build
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'To Live and Die in L.A.' was released, Wang Chung had already achieved commercial success with their album 'Points on the Curve' (1983). This soundtrack marked a significant moment as it was their first major film score, establishing them as versatile artists capable of transcending traditional pop music boundaries.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The B-52's· Depeche Mode· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 To Live and Die in L.A. 4:52
- 2 Lullaby 4:40
- 3 Wake Up, Stop Dreaming 4:36
- 4 Wait 4:22
- 5 City of the Angels 9:16
- 6 The Red Stare 3:10
- 7 Black-Blue-White 2:20
- 8 Every Big City 5:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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