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Ultravox's Early Years and Musical Development
Ultravox began in London in the mid-1970s and developed a musical language connecting art rock, punk, post-punk and electronic music.
Ultravox began in London in the mid-1970s with John Foxx as lead singer. The band's self-titled debut album was released in 1977 and was produced with Brian Eno and Steve Lillywhite. Later that year, Ha!-Ha!-Ha! was released, featuring Hiroshima Mon Amour as a highlighted track.
Systems of Romance followed in 1978 and was produced by Conny Plank. John Foxx left the group in 1979 to pursue a solo career. His 1980 album Metamatic was described as an important turning point. After Foxx's departure, Midge Ure joined Ultravox.
Vienna was released on the 1980 album of the same name. Ultravox's contribution to synth-pop has been associated with creating a connection between art rock, punk, post-punk and electronic music.
A musical language related to electronic music is described as taking shape across Hiroshima Mon Amour, Systems of Romance, Vienna, The Voice and Dancing with Tears in My Eyes. The band's commercial peak came after much of its experimental work.
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