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Rhythm of Youth
Electronic · 1982 · 2 tracks · 54m

Rhythm of Youth

Men Without Hats

Bright, medieval-tinged synth hooks meeting a commanding baritone. A technicolor protest record disguised as a high-energy new wave dance party.

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It's the ultimate 'dance like nobody's watching' record, but with way more synthesizers and existential dread than you remember.

A high-energy blend of playful electronic melodies and a stern, defiant call for personal freedom.

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The writing leans far further into freedom than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 2 Tracks · 54m
11
Ban the Game (full version)
3:51
14
The Safety Dance (club mix)
5:53
Moments Worth Waiting For
The sudden, sharp intake of breath before the iconic synth hook of track two
The way the drum machine pattern shifts into a tribal gallop during the extended club mix
Ivan Doroschuk's voice dropping into an almost subterranean register during the bridge of Ban the Game
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