The Collection

by Ultravox

Overview

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 repertoire, wisely ignoring any of their late-'70s albums in which John Foxx, the group's founder, inundated his darkened keyboard approach. 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 completes the task of covering the most crucial of Ultravox's material. ~ Mike DeGagne

Product Details

Release Date:	12/01/2017
Label:	Chrysalis Records
UPC:	5060516090174
Rank:	29983

Tracks

1. Dancing With Tears in My Eyes
2. Hymn
3. The Thin Wall
4. The Voice
5. Vienna
6. Passing Strangers
7. Sleepwalk
8. Reap the Wild Wind
9. All Stood Still
10. Visions in Blue
11. We Came to Dance
12. One Small Day
13. Love's Great Adventure
14. Lament

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Ultravox   Primary Artist
Midge Ure   Guitar
Warren Cann   Drums
Chris Cross   Bass
Billy Currie   Violin

Technical Credits

Midge Ure   Composer,Producer
Geoff Emerick   Engineer
Conny Plank   Producer,Engineer
Warren Cann   Composer,Producer
Chris Cross   Producer,Composer
George Martin   Producer
Billy Currie   Composer,Producer
Ultravox   Producer