Ultravox!
Ultravox · 1977
38 min · 9 tracks · new wave · synth-pop
A blend of urgent synth lines and post-punk energy that foreshadows the new wave movement of the late '70s.
Why this album works
The album garnered critical acclaim upon release, particularly for its innovative use of synthesizers and complex arrangements. It helped solidify Ultravox's influence on the emerging synth-pop movement, paving the way for future artists exploring similar sounds.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo listening experience urgent synth lines energize sessions explorative themes of urban life
- Context
- Released in early 1977, 'Ultravox!' was the band's debut album, introducing their distinctive sound just prior to their rise in the new wave scene. This album set the stage for their subsequent work and established them as a pioneering force in electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Soft Cell· Modern Talking
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Saturday Night in the City of the Dead Standout 2:36
- 2 Life at Rainbow’s End (For All the Tax Exiles on Main Street) 3:44
- 3 Slip Away 4:18
- 4 I Want to Be a Machine Standout 7:24
- 5 Wide Boys 3:17
- 6 Dangerous Rhythm 4:18
- 7 The Lonely Hunter 3:45
- 8 The Wild, the Beautiful & The Damned 5:51
- 9 My Sex Standout 3:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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