Released 40 years ago
Waves
Katrina and the Waves · 1986
37 min · 10 tracks · new wave · pop rock
Bright guitar riffs and anthemic choruses create a sunny yet introspective pop rock landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- bright anthems for sunny days
- introspective reflections on love
- easygoing background for gatherings
Maybe skip if you want
- need for high-energy tracks
- prefer longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1986, 'Waves' was Katrina and the Waves' third studio album, following their successful self-titled album in 1985. At this point, the band had begun to solidify their sound and audience but were still seeking broader recognition beyond the UK.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Go-Go's· Bananarama· Cyndi Lauper
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Is That It? 3:42
- 2 Tears for Me 3:05
- 3 Sun Street 3:13
- 4 Lovely Lindsey 4:47
- 5 Riding Shotgun 3:42
- 6 Sleep on My Pillow 5:05
- 7 Money Chain 3:52
- 8 Mr. Star 3:43
- 9 Love That Boy 3:19
- 10 Stop Trying to Prove (How Much of a Man You Is) 3:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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