Description

Official European PAL version

While Ultravox’s commercial success was virtually nonexistent in the U.S., their singles were strewn across the British charts throughout the early half of the ’80s. Led by Midge Ure’s haunting but forceful vocal presence, sometimes reminiscent of U2’s Bono, Ultravox used the keyboards to guide their sophisticated and intelligent pop style, resulting in some extremely intricate and provocative material. The Collection gathers the heartiest of Ultravox’s videos. Effectively desolate but rich in lyrical poetry and clever melodies, songs like “Vienna,” “Reap the Wild Wind,” and “The Voice” cast Ure’s talents as a singer to the forefront, while livelier efforts, like the frantic forward thrust of “Love’s Great Adventure,” showcase the group’s spirited synthesizer work. “Dancing With Tears in My Eyes” is a moody radio-dance track, and the hovering broodiness of “The Hymn” harbors its own brand of gothic charm. The Collection features the most crucial of Ultravox’s material.

Track list:
1. Passing Strangers
2. Vienna
3. The Voice
4. The Thin Wall
5. Reap The Wild Wind
6. The Hymn
7. Visions In Blue
8. We Came To Dance
9. One Small Day
10. Dancing With Tears In My Eyes
11. Lament
12. Love’s Great Adventure