Listening by Pseudo Echo

Pseudo Echo's hit song 'Listening', released in late 1983 and a chart fixture in early 1984. Clocking in at just under three minutes (the mathematically ideal length for a pop song?), soaring synths launch it straight into the stratosphere. Underneath, punchy bass lines pulse with mechanical precision, giving the chorus – ‘Now it’s too late / You’re not listening’ – stern gravity and sleek intent. 

‘Listening ‘was a technological marvel, built on cutting-edge synths like the ARP Odyssey, Korg RK100, and Yamaha DX7. The very newness of the tech makes the song feel both ahead of its time and paradoxically dated – a double-edged sword for many ’80s bands. Alongside the hexagonal Simmons electronic drums, that polished urgency makes it a gleaming encapsulation of synth-pop’s peak era.