The Collection

by Ultravox

The Collection cover art
  • Type: Compilation
  • Released: 1984
  • Label: Chrysalis
  • Country: United Kingdom
  • Length: 56:54
  • Community rating: 3.98/5 from 4 ratings

Artists on this release: Seppo Hovi, Pekka P枚yry, Heimo "Holle" Holopainen, Kirka, The Islanders, Harry Orvomaa, Kurt Mattsson, Seppo Paakkunainen, J枚rgen Petersen, Christian Schwindt, Eero Lupari

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Summarizing their massive commercial resurgence following Midge Ure's arrival as frontman, this compilation highlights the British group's pioneering brand of cinematic synth-pop. Featuring massive European hits like 'Vienna', it underscores their mastery of blending cold, classical-influenced synthesizer arrangements with grandiose, romantic new wave dramatics.

Genres

Descriptors: synthesizers, electronic, dance, Synth-heavy, sweeping

Tracklist

  1. Dancing with Tears in My Eyes (4:04)
  2. Hymn (4:27)
  3. The Thin Wall (4:26)
  4. The Voice (4:24)
  5. Vienna - Single Version (4:42)
  6. Passing Strangers (3:51)
  7. Sleepwalk (3:13)
  8. Reap the Wild Wind (3:43)
  9. All Stood Still (3:42)
  10. Visions in Blue (4:15)
  11. We Came to Dance (4:06)
  12. One Small Day (4:29)
  13. Love's Great Adventure (3:08)
  14. Lament (4:19)

Credits

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