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HUMAN LEAGUE Hysteria (1994 UK 10-track CD album featuring the singles Louise Lebanon and Life On Your Own)
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By bazzasbashas
Format:Audio CD
Still a great album, with The Lebanon as THE stand out track; never get tired of listening to it, especially the end where the main riff keeps repeating. Timeless
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Grahame
Format:Audio CD
After the brilliant and innovative DARE everyone had very high hopes of the Human Leagues fourth album Hysteria, particularly following the worldwide success of Dare. Hysteria was released, three years later in 1984. There were three singles from the album that made the top-twenty of the UK singles chart and only one, The Lebanon charted in the US. This in my opinion was the best song on the album.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By Frankie Z
Format:Audio CD
Let's get serious for a moment. Hysteria is the Human League's best album. Following on after a huge selling album is, to some ears, impossible and I suspect the knives were poised before it was released. 'Dare' was an outstanding album, with at least four great pop songs - but 'Hysteria' is more consistent over all ten tracks. The introduction of guitar and bass guitar gives the sound more breadth and gravitas. Indeed, the bass-lines on this album are some of the most impressive ever committed to recorded music, particularly 'I Love You Too Much' and 'The Lebanon'...well, all of them really. If your ears are attuned to low frequencies you'll love this - 'Dare' sounds a bit plastic and tinny in comparison. The whole effort is very tight and, while it doesn't offer as great a song as 'Don't You Want Me', you never feel like reaching for the skip button. I can only think that it appeared to be a disappointment upon first release because of the three year gap from 'Dare'. Of course nowadays three years is de rigeuer, even after top selling debut albums.
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By "jumpjump"
Format:Audio CD
This album is one of my League favorites. A few of the songs are a bit weak... but overall it is a brillant album. The synth sounds are sweet. Joannes and Susanne's angelic voices are as good as ever... especially in "I Love You Too Much." "Rock Me Again and Again (Seven times)" is repetitively catchy. "Louise" and "Life On Your Own," are great Abbaesque ballads and quiet a departure from the Leagues earlier work. Sentimental and charming never-the-less. "Betrayed & So Hurt" awesome synth sounds and vocals. And finally "The Sign" very Fascination like... and very good. If you can, get ahold of it's remix it's a gem. Over all people should not have expected a Dare II. It's only natural that things change, and I'm glad the League did... they've always tried hard not to stick to a certain sound, and to be true to themselves and the music. A League esential... if you don't like it, listen to it again you might be surprised.
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
A must have for any Human League fan! I think this album got an unfair review from many critics. Songs like "I Love you to Much, Rock Me Again, The Sign", and "So Hurt" are fantastic. Suzanne and Joanne's voices enhance many of these tracks. Also true with "Louise" and "Life on your Own" which are slower and more sentimental, both still wonderful. A heavenly album from a great band. Too bad the League didn't promote this album more in the States.
By Anthony Cox
Format:Audio CD
...and so 'Louise,remember me!'..Yeah nice one from Phil and partners!! Post Eye-Liner and blush, More long hair and un-shaven..better than that ridiculous July 1981 Hair-do.
Now err, 'Not much hair left these days Phil!' Hairspray! out the window!!
Buy this!!
Now err, 'Not much hair left these days Phil!' Hairspray! out the window!!
Buy this!!
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Back to form, not as good as Dare (what would be) if you like the league, you will like this. I now have this on CD, as well as vinyl.
1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. Nathan Armstrong
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Format:Audio CD
the follow up to dare was always going to be difficult!!!!
from what ive read a lot of the band had different ideas and wanted them all on here and some should have been left well behind.
tracks like i love you too much, rock me again are just awful!!!!
on a possitive note there are some underated classics on here such as the sign and so hurt!
the three single releases (the lebanon)...fantastic but a bit to heavy and political for some(not me!)...(louise)....pure classy pop love song...and (life on your own)...classy,wonderful and my personal favourite...but why did they release a song which starts "winter is approaching, theres snow upon the ground" in the spring...sure it wasnt the league but record company big wigs!
this album was am important mile stone for the league..the wonderful girls feature more...some original members left...it showed where they were heading...
not the best album they recorded but not the worst...well save that for crash!!!!
from what ive read a lot of the band had different ideas and wanted them all on here and some should have been left well behind.
tracks like i love you too much, rock me again are just awful!!!!
on a possitive note there are some underated classics on here such as the sign and so hurt!
the three single releases (the lebanon)...fantastic but a bit to heavy and political for some(not me!)...(louise)....pure classy pop love song...and (life on your own)...classy,wonderful and my personal favourite...but why did they release a song which starts "winter is approaching, theres snow upon the ground" in the spring...sure it wasnt the league but record company big wigs!
this album was am important mile stone for the league..the wonderful girls feature more...some original members left...it showed where they were heading...
not the best album they recorded but not the worst...well save that for crash!!!!
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Brilliant
Great music and very quick delivery. My boyfriend enjoyed receiving this for his birthday and was happy with the choice.
Published 1 month ago by Miss Amanda Kateley
1.0 out of 5 stars
The end had arrived early
How quickly the end came for the League. The brilliance and genius of the first three albums were all but obliterated by every L.P. that followed. Read more
Published on 27 Feb 2010 by D. Bethell
4.0 out of 5 stars
Remastered? Good choice of bonus tracks though.
Amazon.com and Discogs both list this as a remaster with extra tracks, whilst here on the UK site it is simply called a reissue. Read more
Published on 12 Oct 2009 by M. B. Wilson
2.0 out of 5 stars
Where it all went wrong...
I suppose it was impossible for them to follow-up something as brilliant as 'Dare!'(their 1st four releases are awesome!). Read more
Published on 19 Aug 2001 by Jason Parkes
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