Lament: Steven Wilson 12" Re-Mixes (Record Store Day RSD 2024) vinyl

By April 1984, Ultravox had enjoyed success with three albums featuring Midge Ure on vocals, embarked on two huge US tours, and created some of the biggest singles of the decade thus far. Heading into the studio in the latter half of 1983, they would emerge with even more ammunition for hungry fans. Not last 'Dancing With Tears In My Eyes', which would go on to become a worldwide chart hit. While that track isn't included here, this sampler of the Lament remix album is almost impossibly enjoyable. Focusing down on four interpretations by the celebrated songwriter and producer Steven Wilson, sounds range from the sci-fi synth-balladry of 'When The Time Comes', to the dance floor chug of 'White China' and the post-punk drive of 'A Friend I Call Desire'.