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Under the Flag

Fad Gadget · 1982

41 min · 10 tracks · new wave

Synth-driven soundscapes meld with dystopian themes and Fad Gadget's distinctive vocal delivery, creating an unsettling yet captivating atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • immersive listening sessions
  • captivating atmospheric explorations
  • thought-provoking lyrical themes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1982, 'Under the Flag' is Fad Gadget's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Double Vision.' By this time, he was solidifying his place in the new wave scene while exploring darker lyrical themes and experimental sounds that hinted at the impending electronic music evolution.
Stylistic neighbors
Duran Duran· Roxy Music· A Flock of Seagulls

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Under the Flag I 3:09
  • 2 Scapegoat 2:53
  • 3 Love Parasite 5:30
  • 4 Plainsong 3:53
  • 5 Wheels of Fortune 4:55
  • 6 Life on the Line IV 3:57
  • 7 The Sheep Look Up 3:38
  • 8 Cipher 5:39
  • 9 For Whom the Bells Toll 5:17
  • 10 Under the Flag II 2:53

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