Spandau Ballet

RELEASED: August 29, 1996
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Only When You Leave Meaning 4:48 2. Gold Meaning 3:51 3. True Meaning 5:32 4. Highly Strung 4:11 5. Communication Meaning 3:27 6. Lifeline 3:21 7. Paint Me Down Meaning 3:43 8. Pleasure 3:31 9. I’ll Fly for You 5:12 10. Round and Round 4:32 11. Revenge for Love 4:16 12. She Loved Like Diamond 2:55 13. The Freeze 3:32 14. To Cut a Long Story Short 3:21 15. Instinction (12″ version) 3:34 16. Musclebound (12″ version) 4:48 17. Chant no. 1 (I Don’t Need This Pressure On) (12″ version) Meaning 5:45

Historical Archive

The self-titled album 'Spandau Ballet' is the debut studio album by the English new wave band Spandau Ballet, released in 1983. The album features a blend of pop and soul influences, showcasing the band's distinct sound characterized by smooth melodies and polished production. It includes hits such as 'To Cut a Long Story Short' and 'Chant No. 1 (I Don't Need This Pressure On)', which helped establish the band as a significant force in the 1980s music scene. The album's sophisticated style and lyrical themes of love and ambition resonated with audiences, contributing to its lasting legacy.