Ultravox
With Midge Ure at the helm, Ultravox delivered some of the most dramatic and orchestral synth-pop of the era. 'Vienna' is considered one of the quintessential New Romantic singles, and their cinematic sound influenced everyone from U2 to Editors.
Origin: London, England · Years active: 1974–present
Biography
With Midge Ure at the helm, Ultravox delivered some of the most dramatic and orchestral synth-pop of the era. 'Vienna' is considered one of the quintessential New Romantic singles, and their cinematic sound influenced everyone from U2 to Editors.
Key 1980s albums
- Vienna (1980)
- Rage in Eden (1981)
- Quartet (1982)
- Lament (1984)
Essential songs
- Vienna (1980)
- Dancing with Tears in My Eyes (1984)
- Hymn (1982)
- Reap the Wild Wind (1982)
- Sleepwalk (1980)
Genres
synth-pop · new-romantic · new-wave
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