Tyranny cover

Released 40 years ago

Tyranny

The Stabilizers · 1986

38 min · 9 tracks · pop music

Bright synths and catchy melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of mid-80s pop rock.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tyranny — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its energetic rhythms and thematic exploration of control and resistance, embodying the band's core message.
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    (If I) Found Rome — This track showcases the band's melodic strengths, blending poignant lyrics with an infectious chorus that captures a sense of longing for change.
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    I Don't Need The Pain — As one of the standout singles, it combines emotional vulnerability with an upbeat arrangement, contributing significantly to the album's popularity.
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    Underground — With its darker undertones and reflective lyrics, this track provides a contrast to the more upbeat songs, deepening the album's emotional range.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tyranny 4:31
  • 2 (If I) Found Rome 4:40
  • 3 I Don't Need The Pain 4:05
  • 4 Now I Hear You 4:05
  • 5 One Simple Thing 4:10
  • 6 Underground 4:47
  • 7 Does Your Love Lie Open? 4:32
  • 8 A Place To Hide 3:43
  • 9 You Pull Me Down 4:03

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