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I Don’t Speak the Language
Pop · 1983 · 9 tracks

I Don’t Speak the Language

Matthew Wilder

A high-gloss intersection of new wave and reggae-lite. Defiant synthesizers and unstoppable rhythms define this quintessential 1983 pop statement.

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The ultimate 'keep moving' album that's way deeper than just its one massive hit.

An infectious blend of high-energy defiance and polished 80s optimism.

I Don’t Speak the Language · vs · Matthew Wilder
Defiant+1.3σ

Defiant saturates this record notably more than the artist's norm.

Tracklist · 9 Tracks
01
Break My Stride
3:06
02
The Kid’s American
4:37
03
I Don’t Speak the Language
4:47
04
Love Above the Ground Floor
4:16
05
World of the Rich and Famous
4:45
06
Ladder of Lovers
4:09
07
I Was There
3:04
08
Dreams Keep Bringing You Back
4:39
09
I Don’t Speak the Language (reprise)
1:26
Moments Worth Waiting For
The iconic opening keyboard riff of Break My Stride that immediately sets a brisk, unstoppable pace.
The sudden, lush vocal harmonies that elevate the chorus of Dreams Keep Bringing You Back.
The way the title track uses a polyrhythmic synth bed to create a sense of cultural disorientation.
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