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
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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) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Rage in Eden (1981) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Quartet (1982) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
- Lament (1984) — Search Amazon · Find copies on eBay — 80s albums
Essential songs
- Vienna (1980) — 80s songs
- Dancing with Tears in My Eyes (1984) — 80s songs
- Hymn (1982) — 80s songs
- Reap the Wild Wind (1982) — 80s songs
- Sleepwalk (1980) — 80s songs
Genres
synth-pop · new-romantic · new-wave
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Ultravox — quick answers
- Who are Ultravox?
- Ultravox — London, England, active 1974–present. 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 ev
- What did Ultravox release in the 1980s?
- RADIO 1980 lists 4 albums and 5 essential songs for Ultravox, covering 1980–1984.
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