
12 October 1987 · 40 YEARS
Alphabet City
ABC
This 1987 release offers a stylish makeover for pop music, centered on a tribute to Smokey Robinson. The band utilized their sharp, suited aesthetic to match the lush synthesizers found throughout the tracks.
Polished production defines the sound, capturing the ambition of the late-eighties airwaves. The result is a cinematic stroll through an urban environment, emphasizing a high level of detail and dramatic structure in every melody.