Ultravox – Vienna (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1980

Vienna is an LP by Ultravox from 1980 released on the Chrysalis label.

About this album

Vienna is the album that turned Ultravox into synth-pop standard-bearers and helped define the sound of early-1980s new wave. Released in 1980, it marked a decisive shift towards sleek electronics and stark romantic tension, with Midge Ure’s arrival sharpening the band’s melody and drama. Built around icy keyboards, disciplined rhythms and songs such as the title track, the record gave Ultravox their breakthrough and became one of the era’s most recognisable statements. Its mix of precision, melancholy and grandeur made Vienna a lasting touchstone for electronic rock and new wave alike.

Genre: Pop & Rock