Rare, Vol. 2 is the second of two B-side compilation albums by Ultravox. This release chronicles the B-sides of the era 1983-1986, encompassing releases from the albums Lament (Ultravox album) and U-Vox. The album includes almost all B-side releases throughout this period with the exception of the non-album single "Love's Great Adventure", that was previously included in 1984's The Collection.

Rare, Vol. 2
Compilation album by
Released1994
Recorded1983-1986
GenreSynthpop, electronic
LabelChrysalis Records
ProducerUltravox
Ultravox chronology
Rare, Vol. 1
(1993)
Rare, Vol. 2
(1994)
Ingenuity
(1994)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The album reflects the change in direction for Ultravox c. 1984 as they began to experiment more with remixes and alternate versions of their songs. There are much less original b-side songs on Rare, Vol. 2 than Vol. 1 as most are instrumentals or remixes of a-side tracks.

Like Vol. 1, the tracks are in chronological order of their release except for the final two tracks, which are remixed A-sides that weren't necessarily available in all areas. "Heart Of The Country (Special 12" Remix)" was only released in Germany, while the "Final Mix" of "One Small Day" was on a special 12" remix compilation available with certain editions of The Collection.

Track listing edit

  1. "Easterly" – 3:51
  2. "Building" – 3:14
  3. "Heart of the Country" (Instrumental) – 4:27
  4. "White China (Live)" – 3:45
  5. "Man of Two Worlds" (Instrumental) – 4:34
  6. "3" – 4:02
  7. "All in One Day" (Instrumental) – 6:15
  8. "Dreams?" – 2:32
  9. "All Fall Down" (Instrumental) – 5:37
  10. "All Fall Down" (Live) – 5:38
  11. "Dream On" (Live) – 3:49
  12. "The Prize" (Live) – 4:58
  13. "Stateless" – 2:54
  14. "Heart of the Country" (Special 12" Remix) – 11:06
  15. "One Small Day" (Final Mix) – 7:36

References edit

  1. ^ "Rare, Vol. 2 - Ultravox". AllMusic. Retrieved 8 July 2017.