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Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Frankie Goes to Hollywood

Hi-NRG, dance music, electronic dance music, new wave, pop rock, synth-pop

United Kingdom Est. 1980

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Sound in a sentence: "With driving bass lines and euphoric hooks, their music compels bodies to move while seamlessly integrating complex emotional narratives within its danceable structure."
Frankie Goes to Hollywood emerged as a provocative force in the 1980s music landscape, reshaping the boundaries of pop with their bold themes and theatricality. Their unabashed exploration of sexuality, politics, and desire resonated deeply within a culture grappling with transformation, making their music not just danceable but a platform for social commentary.
Frankie Goes to Hollywood emerged as a provocative force in the 1980s music landscape, reshaping the boundaries of pop with their bold themes and theatricality. Their unabashed exploration of sexuality, politics, and desire resonated deeply within a culture grappling with transformation, making their music not just danceable but a platform for social commentary. By tapping into the zeitgeist of liberation and rebellion, they carved out a space where music could challenge norms while inviting listeners to join a collective celebration of freedom. In their approach, the band fused infectious beats with radical lyrical content, utilizing anthemic choruses that propelled club culture into mainstream consciousness. Their sound, characterized by pulsating rhythms and layered production, was designed to evoke both physical movement and deep introspection. This innovative blend allowed listeners to engage on multiple levels, from dancing freely to reflecting on the underlying messages within the music. Lyrically, Frankie often weaves together themes of love, sexuality, and societal critique with a tone that oscillates between earnestness and irony. Their storytelling is impressionistic rather than straightforward, allowing for varied interpretations that resonate differently with each listener. This duality creates an engaging tension throughout their work, encouraging audiences to grapple with both the celebratory and serious aspects of their songs.

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Discography

20 releases • 13 studio • 1983–2014
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Singles ()

Watching the Wildlife

Watching the Wildlife

1987

Warriors of the Wasteland

Warriors of the Wasteland

1986

Rage Hard

Rage Hard

1986

Welcome to the Pleasuredome

Welcome to the Pleasuredome

1985

The Power of Love

The Power of Love

1984

Two Tribes

Two Tribes

1984

Relax

Relax

1983

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