Hysteria
The Human League · 1984
66 min · 15 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and new wave, weaving emotional narratives through infectious melodies and polished production.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- emotional narrative explorations long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released in 1984, 'Hysteria' was The Human League's fifth studio album, following their groundbreaking success with 'Dare' in 1981. At this point, the band was navigating commercial pressures while attempting to maintain their artistic identity amidst lineup changes and shifting musical trends.
- If you like
- electronic, new wave, synth-pop
Hysteria is an album by The Human League, released in 1984. A vibrant blend of synth-pop and new wave, weaving emotional narratives through infectious melodies and polished production. 'Hysteria' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and spawning hit singles like 'The Lebanon' and 'Life on Your Own'. The album solidified The Human League's status in the synth-pop movement, influencing many electronic artists that followed. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Hysteria sound like?
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and new wave, weaving emotional narratives through infectious melodies and polished production. Rooted in electronic and new wave.
What makes Hysteria by The Human League notable?
'Hysteria' achieved significant commercial success, reaching No. 3 on the UK Albums Chart and spawning hit singles like 'The Lebanon' and 'Life on Your Own'. The album solidified The Human League's status in the synth-pop movement, influencing many electronic artists that followed. Released in 1984, 'Hysteria' was The Human League's fifth studio album, following their groundbreaking success with 'Dare' in 1981. At this point, the band was navigating commercial pressures while attempting to maintain their artistic identity amidst lineup changes and shifting musical trends.
Who is Hysteria for?
Hysteria works well if you're into emotional narrative explorations, long, immersive listening sessions and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Hysteria?
Hysteria has 15 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I’m Coming Back Standout 4:11
- 2 I Love You Too Much 3:27
- 3 Rock Me Again and Again and Again and Again and Again and Again (Six Times) 3:35
- 4 Louise 5:00
- 5 The Lebanon Standout 5:04
- 6 Betrayed 4:06
- 7 The Sign 3:49
- 8 So Hurt 3:54
- 9 Life on Your Own Standout 4:08
- 10 Don’t You Know I Want You 3:14
- 11 Thirteen 5:03
- 12 The World Tonight 4:11
- 13 The Lebanon (extended version) 5:55
- 14 Life on Your Own (extended version) 5:47
- 15 The Sign (extended version) 5:15
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