Waking Up with the House on Fire
Culture Club · 1984
36 min · 10 tracks · pop music
A vibrant fusion of infectious pop melodies and socially conscious themes, wrapped in flamboyant 80s glam.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- infectious melodies for gatherings
- socially conscious lyrical themes
- flamboyant 80s nostalgia trip
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer slow, introspective sounds
- seek deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 25, 1984, 'Waking Up with the House on Fire' was Culture Club's fourth studio album, following their successful 'Kissing to Be Clever.' At this point in their career, they were navigating the complexities of fame while attempting to maintain their artistic identity amidst changing musical trends.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Spandau Ballet· Soft Cell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dangerous Man 4:15
- 2 The War Song 4:14
- 3 Unfortunate Thing 3:08
- 4 Crime Time 2:59
- 5 Mistake No. 3 4:35
- 6 The Dive 3:47
- 7 The Medal Song 4:15
- 8 Don’t Talk About It 3:17
- 9 Mannequin 2:53
- 10 Hello Goodbye 3:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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