Vienna
by Ultravox

Overall rank: 2,548th | 1980s rank: 372nd | 1980 rank: 48th
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2026	serpico	Top 100 Music Albums of the 1980s	85/100	3
2026	stevengnz	Top 88 Music Albums of 1980	27/88	4
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65/100

From Junomoogmello TOP 100 COMMENTER 07/05/2018 21:23 | #217810 | TOP COMMENT

I originally had this album on tape and have recently bought it on brand new vinyl, the sound production is excellent. This album sits between synth pop and rock which I am sure confuses many listeners. Ultravox were one of the more clever synth based eighties bands using real drums or electric pads rather than a TR808. I particularly like 'Passing Strangers', 'Mr X', 'sleepwalk' and 'Vienna' but don't dislike any of the tracks. I must admit, until I saw Midge Ure, live, in an acoustic concert just a few years ago, I hadn't realised what an excellent guitarist he is. (Edited)

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timtooky 03/14/2014 20:56 | #106257 | TOP COMMENT

ok. some very nice electro-pop songs here. sleepwalk clicks on me, the punky waiting and of course the wonderful strange vienna, but makes it a big thing? historically it may be different, but nowadays it sounds a bit too restrained. (Edited)

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50/100

From gloveside 06/22/2013 20:35 | #79643

This means nothing to me. (Edited)

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santropez 03/09/2019 15:03 | #233285

Best track: "Mr. X"
Weakest track: "Passing Strangers" (Edited)

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