Travelogue
The Human League · 1980
68 min · 17 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of synths and avant-garde textures that foreshadows the rise of new wave.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- dynamic journey through soundscapes
- exploratory listening for curious minds
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward structures
- want instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1980, 'Travelogue' was The Human League's debut album. At this point, the band was transitioning from their experimental beginnings to a more polished sound that would soon define the synth-pop genre. This album laid the groundwork for their commercial breakthrough with 'Dare' just a few years later.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· New Order· Soft Cell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Black Hit of Space 4:11
- 2 Only After Dark 3:50
- 3 Life Kills 3:07
- 4 Dreams of Leaving 5:49
- 5 Toyota City 3:24
- 6 Crow and a Baby 3:43
- 7 The Touchables 3:21
- 8 Gordon’s Gin 2:58
- 9 Being Boiled 4:21
- 10 WXJL Tonight 4:40
- 11 Marianne 3:18
- 12 Dancevision 2:22
- 13 Rock ’n’ Roll / Night Clubbing 6:23
- 14 Tom Baker 4:01
- 15 Boys and Girls 3:15
- 16 I Don’t Depend on You 4:35
- 17 Cruel 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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