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Listen 1983

new wave, rock, electronic, pop rock 42 min 10 tracks Jive

Listen is the second studio album by English new wave band A Flock of Seagulls, released on 29 April 1983 by Jive Records. It once again teamed the group with record producer Mike Howlett—who produced their self-titled debut album—except on "(It's Not Me) Talking", which was produced by Bill Nelson.

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Tracks

A1Wishing (If I Had a Photograph of You)5:28
A2Nightmares4:35
A3Transfer Affection5:21
A4What Am I Supposed to Do4:08
B1Electrics3:32
B2The Traveller3:24
B32:301:00
B4Over the Border4:58
B5The Fall4:27
B6(It’s Not Me) Talking4:54

10 tracks, 42 minutes.

About the album

Artist: A Flock of Seagulls
Label: Jive
Released: 1983
Type: Album
Format: 12" Vinyl
Country: US

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