{"product_id":"voyager-halfway-hotel-vinyl-lp-record-vg","title":"Voyager – Halfway Hotel | Vinyl LP Record | (VG+)","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"MuiTypography-root MuiTypography-headLineXL title_Brnd1 css-12sap66\"\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecord - VG+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover - G+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA polished slice of early-1980s British synth-pop and new wave, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalfway Hotel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was the debut album by Voyage, the duo of Paul French and Paul Hirsh. Released in 1980, the album captures the transition from late-1970s art-pop into the emerging electronic sounds that would dominate much of the decade. Featuring catchy melodies, atmospheric keyboards and sophisticated production, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalfway Hotel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e has become a sought-after cult release among collectors of obscure new wave and synth-pop recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe album combines upbeat electronic pop with thoughtful songwriting and polished musicianship. Tracks such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalfway Hotel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapital News\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Amnesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e showcase the duo’s talent for creating memorable hooks while maintaining a distinctly European new-wave aesthetic. The striking geometric cover design further reflects the stylish modernism of the era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA desirable addition for fans of early synth-pop, new wave and lesser-known British electronic music.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenre\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew Wave \/ Synth-Pop \/ Electronic Pop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTrack Listing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide One\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeas\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eETA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSouthbound\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e4-4-2-0\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStraight Actors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide Two\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTotal Amnesia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHalfway Hotel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCapital News\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLove Tonight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTriumph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePressing \u0026amp; Value Notes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal 1980 release on Mountain Records \/ Phonogram.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures Paul French (keyboards, vocals) and Paul Hirsh (guitar, vocals).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA cult synth-pop title that remains of interest to collectors of obscure British new wave and early electronic pop recordings.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section credits toggle_section    toggle_section_remember\" data-toggle-section-id=\"credits\" id=\"credits\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"section_content toggle_section_content\"\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"list_no_style\"\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cimg\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"group\"\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e","brand":"Voyager","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47992404377821,"sku":null,"price":690.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0718\/1633\/files\/20250529_123935.jpg?v=1780416545","url":"https:\/\/www.cplanaudio.co.za\/products\/voyager-halfway-hotel-vinyl-lp-record-vg","provider":"C-Plan Audio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}