White Feathers
Kajagoogoo · 1983
34 min · 10 tracks · new wave · pop rock · synth-pop
Bright synth melodies and catchy hooks create a quintessentially upbeat new wave experience.
Why this album works
'White Feathers' reached No. 5 on the UK Albums Chart and featured the massive hit 'Too Shy,' which topped the UK Singles Chart. The album's blend of pop-rock and synth elements captured the essence of early 80s music and influenced the sound of subsequent new wave bands.
- Best for
- bright, uplifting listening experience steady mid-tempo flow catchy hooks and melodies
- Context
- Released on April 18, 1983, 'White Feathers' was Kajagoogoo's debut album, arriving just after the band gained fame with their hit single 'Too Shy.' The band was positioned at the forefront of the new wave movement, leveraging the burgeoning popularity of synth-pop to establish their sound. This album laid the foundation for their initial mainstream success.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Kim Wilde· Howard Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Too Shy Standout 3:46
- 2 White Feathers Standout 3:31
- 3 Lies and Promises 2:54
- 4 Magician Man 3:41
- 5 Kajagoogoo (instrumental) 3:12
- 6 Ooh to Be Aah Standout 3:17
- 7 Hang on Now 3:28
- 8 This Car Is Fast 3:32
- 9 Ergonomics 3:13
- 10 Frayo 4:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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