Travelogue
The Human League · 1980
68 min · 17 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of synths and avant-garde textures that foreshadows the rise of new wave.
Travelogue is an album by The Human League, released in 1980. A kaleidoscopic blend of synths and avant-garde textures that foreshadows the rise of new wave. The album is significant for its early embrace of electronic sounds that would come to define the new wave movement. Despite limited commercial success initially, it received critical acclaim and has influenced countless artists within the synth-pop and electronic genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Travelogue sound like?
A kaleidoscopic blend of synths and avant-garde textures that foreshadows the rise of new wave. Rooted in electronic and new wave.
What makes Travelogue by The Human League notable?
The album is significant for its early embrace of electronic sounds that would come to define the new wave movement. Despite limited commercial success initially, it received critical acclaim and has influenced countless artists within the synth-pop and electronic genres. Released in January 1980, 'Travelogue' was The Human League's debut album. At this point, the band was transitioning from their experimental beginnings to a more polished sound that would soon define the synth-pop genre. This album laid the groundwork for their commercial breakthrough with 'Dare' just a few years later.
How many songs are on Travelogue?
Travelogue has 17 tracks, running approximately 68 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 The Black Hit of Space 4:11
- 2 Only After Dark Standout 3:50
- 3 Life Kills 3:07
- 4 Dreams of Leaving Standout 5:49
- 5 Toyota City 3:24
- 6 Crow and a Baby 3:43
- 7 The Touchables 3:21
- 8 Gordon’s Gin 2:58
- 9 Being Boiled Standout 4:21
- 10 WXJL Tonight 4:40
- 11 Marianne 3:18
- 12 Dancevision 2:22
- 13 Rock ’n’ Roll / Night Clubbing 6:23
- 14 Tom Baker 4:01
- 15 Boys and Girls 3:15
- 16 I Don’t Depend on You 4:35
- 17 Cruel 4:42
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