Take the Leap!
59 min · 19 tracks · synth-pop · art pop
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and art pop, pulsating with energetic rhythms and introspective lyrics.
Take the Leap! is an album by Toyah Willcox. A vibrant blend of synth-pop and art pop, pulsating with energetic rhythms and introspective lyrics. This album showcases Toyah's continued relevance in the evolving UK music scene, though it did not achieve significant commercial success on the charts. It is notable for its bold experimentation within the synth-pop genre and has been recognized for its influence on subsequent artists exploring similar sounds. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Take the Leap! sound like?
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and art pop, pulsating with energetic rhythms and introspective lyrics. Rooted in synth-pop and art pop.
What makes Take the Leap! by Toyah Willcox notable?
This album showcases Toyah's continued relevance in the evolving UK music scene, though it did not achieve significant commercial success on the charts. It is notable for its bold experimentation within the synth-pop genre and has been recognized for its influence on subsequent artists exploring similar sounds. When 'Take the Leap!' was released in 1987, Toyah Willcox was transitioning from her earlier punk roots to a more polished pop sound. This album followed her commercial peak in the early 1980s, marking an evolution in her artistic identity as she explored new sonic territories.
How many songs are on Take the Leap!?
Take the Leap! has 19 tracks, running approximately 59 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Now I’m Running 5:20
- 2 Lust for Love 3:59
- 3 Invisible Love 5:05
- 4 Name of Love 3:38
- 5 Winter in Wonderland 5:02
- 6 God Ceases to Dream 5:21
- 7 Ieya 4:48
- 8 Waiting 2:56
- 9 Neon Womb 3:38
Disc 2
- 1 Elusive Stranger 4:02
- 2 Our Movie 2:59
- 3 Thunder in the Mountains Standout 4:31
- 4 I Wanna Be Free Standout 3:26
- 5 It’s a Mystery 4:40
- 6 Be Proud, Be Loud (Be Heard)
- 7 Desire
- 8 Obsolete
- 9 Angel and Me
- 10 Danced
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