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Empire State Human

The Human League · 1979

6 min · 2 tracks · electronic ยท new wave ยท synth-pop

A blend of avant-garde textures and synth-driven melodies that reflect early electronic experimentation.

Empire State Human is a single by The Human League, released in 1979. A blend of avant-garde textures and synth-driven melodies that reflect early electronic experimentation. 'Empire State Human' is significant for its early contribution to the synth-pop genre and helped establish The Human League as pioneers in electronic music. The track gained attention for its innovative use of synthesizers and was part of the band's successful trajectory leading into the 1980s, where they would achieve commercial success with subsequent releases. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Empire State Human sound like?

A blend of avant-garde textures and synth-driven melodies that reflect early electronic experimentation. Rooted in electronic and new wave.

What makes Empire State Human by The Human League notable?

'Empire State Human' is significant for its early contribution to the synth-pop genre and helped establish The Human League as pioneers in electronic music. The track gained attention for its innovative use of synthesizers and was part of the band's successful trajectory leading into the 1980s, where they would achieve commercial success with subsequent releases. Released on October 12, 1979, 'Empire State Human' marked The Human League's debut single, setting the stage for their rise within the burgeoning synth-pop movement. At this point, the band was transitioning from a more avant-garde sound toward the accessible pop style that would define their later works.

How many songs are on Empire State Human?

Empire State Human has 2 tracks, running approximately 6 minutes.

Tracklist

2 tracks·6:25

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Empire State Human Standout 3:11
  • 2 Introducing Standout 3:14

Release Date

October 12, 1979

Genre

new wave, synth-pop

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

6 min 25 sec