Humans Lib

British singer/songwriter Howard Jones was a glinting jewel caught in the avalanche of synthesized music that overwhelmed the pop scene in the '80s. Jones had a true gift for crafting gleaming melodic hooks that make his hits some of the most memorable of the era. He used synthesizers not because they were "in," but because he could use them to create a delicious soundscape that couldn't be created without them. (Later in his career, he proved that he didn't need the electronics to write compelling pop music.) This 12" Album was released in support of his 1984 effort Humans Lib. It includes remixes of four of the hits from that record, including a previously unreleased extended mix of "Pearl in the Shell" and a "new version" of the now-classic "New Song," which features a reworked bass run and a new piano solo.

Relive the year 1984 in the best possible audio quality with this 100% Hi-Res playlist, featuring hits from Bryan Adams, Mike Oldfield, Billy Idol, The Pretenders, Bruce Springsteen, Eurythmics, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Alphaville, The Cars, Van Halen, Yes, Tina Turner, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Loggins, Bronski Beat, Echo And The Bunnymen…

Relive the year 1984 in the best possible audio quality with this 100% Hi-Res playlist, featuring hits from Bryan Adams, Mike Oldfield, Billy Idol, The Pretenders, Bruce Springsteen, Eurythmics, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Alphaville, The Cars, Van Halen, Yes, Tina Turner, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Loggins, Bronski Beat, Echo And The Bunnymen… Photo: Bryan Adams - "Reckless"

Relive the year 1984 in the best possible audio quality with this 100% Hi-Res playlist, featuring hits from Bryan Adams, Mike Oldfield, Billy Idol, The Pretenders, Bruce Springsteen, Eurythmics, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Prince, Cyndi Lauper, Alphaville, The Cars, Van Halen, Yes, Tina Turner, Madonna, Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Kenny Loggins, Bronski Beat, Echo And The Bunnymen…