Dare! is a perfect snapshot of a moment when post-punk's robotic obsession with synths crossed paths with a Bowie-esque fanfare for fashion and art. The Human League had already forged this on early singles like "Empire State Human," but on Dare! they completely nailed it, layering emotional depth onto their unique sound. It may be artful, but that's part of what makes it powerful - the self-imposed distance amplifies the postmodern feelings of isolation, form-over-content mentality, and appreciation for modernity. That blend of themes resonated with listeners in 1981, and still sounds contemporary today - as tech has advanced, few have managed to master its potential quite like this.

1. The Things Dreams Are Made Of
2. Open Your Heart
3. The Sound of the Crowd
4. Darkness
5. Do Or Die
6. Get Carter
7. I Am the Law
8. Seconds
9. Love Action
10. Don't You Want Me