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Ultravox's Vienna is praised as possibly their best album, with the title track standing out for its fantastic blend of classical and rock instruments. The album creates a palpable atmosphere and marks a significant milestone in their career.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Ultravox
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.17 Reviews
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By egebamyasi
No one like Ure's Ultravox managed to transplant into 'commercial' sounds that sense of Central European decadence.
'Vienna' is a small masterpiece, which may well not appeal to everyone, but it says a lot about the period in which it was conceived.
By AJM
The revenge of the synthesizers over the guitars had already laid its groundwork... now with the advent of Ure the transformation is complete, definitive.
'Vienna,' a grand musical summary of the heart of Europe... a cold and dark portrait of hopes that are lost in a splash of water at the sides of the dark streets.
By Battlegods
Ultravox symbolizes fear towards technology, globalization, and the precarious state in which modern man finds himself.
Vienna is born, putting trust in Midge Ure’s concept and stylistic traits, creating an evergreen classic of the genre.
