Reproduction
The Human League · 1979
75 min · 17 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
An experimental blend of synth-driven melodies and avant-garde structures that challenge conventional pop norms.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in January 1979, 'Reproduction' was The Human League's debut album, emerging from their formation in the late 1970s. At this point, they were still establishing their identity within the burgeoning electronic music scene, following their initial single 'Being Boiled'. The album set the stage for their later commercial success and artistic evolution.
- If you like
- electronic, new wave, synth-pop
Reproduction is an album by The Human League, released in 1979. An experimental blend of synth-driven melodies and avant-garde structures that challenge conventional pop norms. 'Reproduction' is significant for its early embrace of electronic sounds, influencing the synth-pop movement and marking The Human League as pioneers in the genre. Critics noted its innovative approach, leading to a cult following despite limited commercial success initially; it laid the groundwork for their more successful sophomore album, 'Dare'. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Reproduction sound like?
An experimental blend of synth-driven melodies and avant-garde structures that challenge conventional pop norms. Rooted in electronic and new wave.
What makes Reproduction by The Human League notable?
'Reproduction' is significant for its early embrace of electronic sounds, influencing the synth-pop movement and marking The Human League as pioneers in the genre. Critics noted its innovative approach, leading to a cult following despite limited commercial success initially; it laid the groundwork for their more successful sophomore album, 'Dare'. Released in January 1979, 'Reproduction' was The Human League's debut album, emerging from their formation in the late 1970s. At this point, they were still establishing their identity within the burgeoning electronic music scene, following their initial single 'Being Boiled'. The album set the stage for their later commercial success and artistic evolution.
Who is Reproduction for?
Reproduction works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Reproduction?
Reproduction has 17 tracks, running approximately 75 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Almost Medieval Standout 4:43
- 2 Circus of Death 4:01
- 3 The Path of Least Resistance 3:35
- 4 Blind Youth 3:26
- 5 The Word Before Last 4:06
- 6 Empire State Human Standout 3:17
- 7 Morale… / You’ve Lost That Loving Feeling 9:39
- 8 Austerity / Girl One (medley) 6:46
- 9 Zero as a Limit 4:13
- 10 Introducing 3:21
- 11 The Dignity of Labour, Part 1 4:24
- 12 The Dignity of Labour, Part 2 2:56
- 13 The Dignity of Labour, Part 3 3:58
- 14 The Dignity of Labour, Part 4 3:54
- 15 Flexi Disc 4:11
- 16 Being Boiled (Fast version) Standout 3:54
- 17 Circus of Death (Fast version) 4:43
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