What I Want
Dead or Alive · 1983
11 min · 2 tracks · rock music
An energetic blend of synth-driven dance beats and gothic undertones, embodying the early '80s club scene with a post-punk edge.
Top tracks — play these first
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What I Want (dance mix) — As the lead track, this extended dance mix encapsulates the energetic and infectious spirit of early '80s synth-pop while highlighting Pete Burns' distinctive vocals.
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The Stranger — This track showcases a more introspective side of the band, blending haunting melodies with rhythmic elements that contrast the upbeat energy of the title track.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This single marked Dead or Alive's transition to mainstream recognition in the 1980s.
- Themes
- early '80s club scene· synth-driven energy
- Career context
- Released in 1983, What I Want marked Dead or Alive's transition from underground to mainstream recognition, following their debut single, 'You Spin Me Round (Like a Record).' This album capitalized on the band's growing popularity within the new wave genre, showcasing their distinctive sound that would lead to further commercial success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Soft Cell· The Human League· Depeche Mode
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What I Want (dance mix)
The chorus emphasizes desire and urgency with layered vocal harmonies building on each repetition.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What I Want (dance mix) 6:12
- 2 The Stranger 4:52
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