Marilyn – Despite Straight Lines (E/E) – LP, Australasia 1985

Despite Straight Lines is an LP by Marilyn from 1985 released on the Mercury label.

About this album

Despite Straight Lines is Marilyn’s polished synth-pop album, balancing glossy electronic textures with immediately memorable hooks and a distinctly emotional vocal delivery. Released in 1985, it sits squarely in the era when electronic pop was moving into the mainstream, and Marilyn used that moment to craft music that felt both sleek and heartfelt. Songs such as Calling Your Name and Cry And Be Free show the album’s knack for pairing dancefloor-friendly rhythm with melodic warmth. The record remains a strong example of mid-80s synth-pop’s crossover appeal, when style, technology and songcraft came together with real clarity.

Genre: Pop & Rock