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Ultravox

Musical Group
Forlisteners interested in late-70s/80s new wave, post-punk and new romantic; fans comparing john foxx-era experimentation with midge ure-era synth-rock/pop, plus collectors curious about live/reunion material.
17 Reviews 8 Definitions 122 Charts

The Profile

Ultravox are a British band associated with new wave and synth-driven rock. Early recordings (often credited as Ultravox!) featured singer John Foxx; from 1979/1980 the group fronted by Midge Ure achieved major commercial success, with “Vienna” commonly cited as their signature work.

Publicly verifiable: formed in London; best-known classic lineup includes Midge Ure, Billy Currie, Chris Cross and Warren Cann; breakthrough single “Vienna” (1980). Reviews also emphasize the Foxx-to-Ure shift, Billy Currie’s synth/violin role, and the band’s mix of electronics with rock/classical-leaning arrangements.

Across these reviews, Ultravox are framed as a defining new wave band with two “core” eras: the punky, experimental John Foxx period and the more melodic, synthetic Midge Ure years. “Vienna” is repeatedly treated as a milestone and (for some) their best and most representative statement. Writers praise Billy Currie’s synths/violin, the band’s romantic decadence, and their ability to turn darkness into pop-class elegance. Live reunion shows are described as calculated but exhilarating and emotionally moving. A recurring motif: the famous exclamation mark and what it “means” for the band’s identity.

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