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Animotion – Strange Behavior
This 1986 album from Animotion captures the polished, atmospheric sound of mid-1980s synth-pop and new wave. Strange Behavior marked a new chapter for the band after lineup changes, with vocalist Astrid Plane leading a darker and more dramatic sound than their earlier pop-leaning releases. The production leans heavily on shimmering synthesizers, electronic rhythms, and melodic hooks that reflect the era’s shift toward sophisticated electronic pop.
The album includes the hit “I Engineer,” which became a major international success and remains one of the band’s best-known tracks. With its energetic synth arrangement and memorable chorus, the song helped introduce Animotion to a wider audience beyond their earlier hit “Obsession.” The rest of the album blends moody new-wave textures with polished pop songwriting, making it an appealing listen for collectors of classic 1980s synth-driven music.
This copy appears to be a 1986 PolyGram / Trutone Music pressing, typical of South African market releases of the period. Records from this era reflect the growing popularity of international synth-pop within the South African market during the mid-1980s.
Genre:
Pop / Synth-Pop / New Wave
Track Listing
Side One
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I Want You
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I Engineer
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Strange Behavior
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Stealing Time
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Anxiety
Side Two
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Out Of Control
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Stranded
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The Essence
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One Step Ahead
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Staring Down The Demons
Mid-1980s South African pressings of popular synth-pop titles remain collectible, particularly those featuring recognizable hits such as “I Engineer.”
