Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective melodies for contemplation
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2008, 'Traffic' marked ABC's return after a lengthy hiatus since their previous album, 'Skyscraping' in 1997. At this point, the band was exploring a mature sound while revisiting their signature pop sensibilities. The album reflects a blend of nostalgia and contemporary influences as they sought to reconnect with their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Depeche Mode· Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sixteen Seconds to Choose 3:11
- 2 The Very First Time 3:38
- 3 Ride 3:37
- 4 Love Is Strong 4:06
- 5 Caroline 4:45
- 6 Life Shapes You 3:49
- 7 One Way Traffic 3:44
- 8 Way Back When 4:12
- 9 Validation 3:57
- 10 Lose Yourself 4:02
- 11 Fugitives 4:02
- 12 Minus Love 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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