Heaven 17
Formed by ex-Human League members, Heaven 17 blended sophisticated synth-pop with funk and politically charged lyrics.
Origin: Sheffield, England · Years active: 1980–present
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Biography
Formed by ex-Human League members, Heaven 17 blended sophisticated synth-pop with funk and politically charged lyrics.
Key 1980s albums
- Penthouse and Pavement (1981) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- The Luxury Gap (1983) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- How Men Are (1984) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- Temptation (1983) — 80s songs
- Let Me Go (1983) — 80s songs
- Penthouse and Pavement (1981) — 80s songs
- Come Live with Me (1983) — 80s songs
- Crushed by the Wheels of Industry (1983) — 80s songs
Genres
synth-pop · new-wave · electro
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Heaven 17 — quick answers
- Who are Heaven 17?
- Heaven 17 — Sheffield, England, active 1980–present. Formed by ex-Human League members, Heaven 17 blended sophisticated synth-pop with funk and politically charged lyrics.
- What did Heaven 17 release in the 1980s?
- RADIO 1980 lists 3 albums and 5 essential songs for Heaven 17, covering 1981–1984.
- Where can I check shows associated with Heaven 17?
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