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If you ever heard the music, or should we say the voice of Lene Lovich, you would have turned your head and said wow, that’s cool. Lene Lovich is an American singer, songwriter, and musician known for her distinctive voice and eclectic style. She gained prominence in the late 1970s and early 1980s with her unique blend of new wave, punk, and gothic rock. Lovich released five studio albums, numerous singles, and compilation albums throughout her career. She achieved significant chart success with her debut single “Lucky Number,” which became a top 10 hit in the UK. Her theatrical performances and quirky style made her a standout figure in the music scene of that era.
LENE LOVICH STUDIO ALBUMS
Stateless (1978)
Released: 1978
Stateless is the debut studio album by Lene Lovich, released in October 1978 by Stiff Records. The album was recorded at various studios in London, including Pathway Studios. Produced by Lene Lovich and Les Chappell, the album features a blend of new wave and punk influences, with Lovich’s distinctive voice and innovative songwriting at the forefront. The album includes the hit single “Lucky Number,” which reached number three on the UK Singles Chart and established Lovich as a major new wave artist.
Track Listings:
- “Lucky Number” – 2:51
- “Sleeping Beauty” – 3:02
- “Home” – 3:42
- “Too Tender (To Touch)” – 4:08
- “Say When” – 2:51
- “Tonight” – 4:33
- “Writing on the Wall” – 3:10
- “Telepathy” – 2:48
- “Momentary Breakdown” – 3:19
- “One in a Million” – 2:52
- “I Think We’re Alone Now” – 2:48
Flex (1980)
Released: 1980
Flex is the second studio album by Lene Lovich, released in 1980 by Stiff Records. The album was recorded at Wisseloord Studios in Hilversum, Netherlands, and produced by Lene Lovich and Les Chappell, with additional production by Roger Bechirian and Alan Winstanley. Flex continues Lovich’s exploration of new wave and post-punk sounds. Later reissues added the Thomas Dolby-penned “New Toy,” which Lovich released in 1981. The album showcases Lovich’s experimental approach to music, blending synths and unusual rhythms with her theatrical vocal style.
Original Album Track Listings:
- “Bird Song” – 4:28
- “What Will I Do Without You?” – 3:36
- “Angels” – 3:08
- “The Night” – 4:31
- “You Can’t Kill Me” – 3:46
- “Egghead” – 2:27
- “Wonderful One” – 4:28
- “Monkey Talk” – 3:22
- “Joan” – 3:19
- “The Freeze” – 4:45
U.S. CD Reissue Bonus Tracks (Flex…Plus) (1991):
- “New Toy” – 3:19
- “Savages” – 3:52
- “Special Star” – 3:11
- “Never Never Land” – 4:07
- “Cats Away” – 3:44
- “Details” – 3:12
- “It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz)” – 3:39
- “Blue Hotel” – 3:46
No Man’s Land (1982)
Released: 1982
No Man’s Land is Lene Lovich’s third studio album, released in 1982 by Stiff Records. The album was recorded at various studios in England and produced by Les Chappell and Lene Lovich. The album features a mix of gothic rock, new wave, and experimental sounds, reflecting Lovich’s continuing evolution as an artist. The single “It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz)” achieved moderate success and further cemented Lovich’s status in the alternative music scene.
Original Album Track Listings:
- “It’s You, Only You (Mein Schmerz)” – 3:39
- “Blue Hotel” – 3:45
- “Faces” – 3:34
- “Walking Low” – 3:22
- “Special Star” – 4:46
- “Sister Video” – 4:51
- “Maria” – 3:04
- “Savages” – 3:43
- “Rocky Road” – 4:21
March (1989)
Released: 1989
March is the fourth studio album by Lene Lovich, released in 1989 by Pathfinder Records. The album was recorded at H.O.M.E. Studios in Norfolk, England, and RPM Studios in New York and produced by Lene Lovich and Les Chappell. March marked Lovich’s return to the music scene after a hiatus, featuring a more mature sound that incorporated elements of rock, new wave, and pop. The album includes the single “Wonderland,” which showcased Lovich’s distinctive vocal style and lyrical depth.
CD Track Listings:
- “Life” – 4:43
- “Wonderland” – 3:54
- “Nightshift” – 3:58
- “Hold On to Love” – 5:26
- “Rage” – 5:59
- “Natural Beauty” – 5:00
- “Make Believe” – 5:06
- “Shadow Walk” – 3:04
- “Vertigo” – 4:14
- “Sharman” – 4:30
- “Wonderland (New York Dance Mix)” – 8:11
Shadows and Dust (2005)
Released: 2005
Shadows and Dust is the fifth studio album by Lene Lovich, released in 2005 by The Stereo Society. The album was recorded in Norfolk and produced by Mike Thorne, Lene Lovich, and Les Chappell. Shadows and Dust marked Lovich’s return to recording after a long hiatus, featuring a darker and more introspective sound. The album explores themes of mortality and human emotion, with Lovich’s distinctive voice and innovative arrangements at the forefront.
CD Track Listings:
- “Craze” – 4:24
- “Shape Shifter” – 4:30
- “Sanctuary” – 4:08
- “Remember” – 4:09
- “Gothica” – 5:00
- “Ghost Story” – 3:52
- “The Insect Eater” – 6:06
- “Little Rivers” – 4:34
- “The Wicked Witch” – 4:09
- “Light” – 4:02
LENE LOVICH EPs
New Toy (1981)
Released: July 1981
New Toy is an EP by Lene Lovich, released in July 1981 by Stiff-Epic. This EP was specifically released for the North American market and features a collection of tracks that highlight Lovich’s eclectic new wave style. The EP was released in 12″ and cassette formats, adding to her growing popularity in the United States.
Track Listings:
- “New Toy” – 3:19
- “Savages” – 3:52
- “Special Star” – 3:11
- “Never Never Land” – 4:07
- “Cats Away” – 3:44
- “Details” – 3:12
LENE LOVICH LIVE ALBUMS
Live in Frankfurt, 2015 – Official Bootleg (2024)
Released: April 17, 2024
Live in Frankfurt, 2015 – Official Bootleg is a live release by the Lene Lovich Band, recorded at Das Bett in Frankfurt, Germany, in 2015 and released digitally in 2024. The performance features Lene Lovich on vocals, Jude Rawlins on guitar, Valkyrie on bass, Morgan King on drums, and Kirsten Morrison on keyboards.
Track Listings:
- “What Will I Do Without You?”
- “Blue Hotel”
- “Alone Now”
- “Maria”
- “Sleeping Beauty”
- “O Seasons, O Castles”
- “New Toy”
- “1 in a Million”
- “Lucky Number”
- “Angels”
- “The Wicked Witch”
- “Light”
- “You Can’t Kill Me”
- “Details”
- “Home”
LENE LOVICH VIDEO ALBUMS
Live from New York at Studio 54 (2007)
Released: August 2007
Live from New York at Studio 54 is a concert video released in 2007 documenting Lene Lovich’s December 4, 1981, performance at Studio 54 in New York City. The concert showcases Lovich’s theatrical stage presence and her eclectic mix of new wave and punk rock sounds, with Thomas Dolby among the musicians performing with her.
Track Listings:
- “Details”
- “Joan”
- “Rocky Road”
- “Too Tender (To Touch)”
- “Say When”
- “Lucky Number”
- “New Toy”
- “Bird Song”
- “Angels”
- “Home”
- “One in a Million”
LENE LOVICH COMPILATION ALBUMS
Hotel Blue (1982)
Released: 1982
Hotel Blue is a compilation album by Lene Lovich, released in 1982 by Stiff Records. This album was released exclusively in Italy and available in LP format.
Grandes Éxitos / The Hong Kong Collection (1984)
Released: 1984
Grandes Éxitos / The Hong Kong Collection is a compilation album by Lene Lovich, released in 1984 by Stiff Records. This compilation was released specifically for the markets in Spain and Hong Kong, available in LP and cassette formats.
The Stiff Years Volume One (1990)
Released: August 1990
The Stiff Years Volume One is a compilation album by Lene Lovich, released in August 1990 by Great Expectations. This album was released in CD format.
The Stiff Years Volume Two (1990)
Released: August 1990
The Stiff Years Volume Two is a compilation album by Lene Lovich, released in August 1990 by Great Expectations. This album was released in CD format.
The Stiff Years (1993)
Released: 1993
The Stiff Years is a comprehensive compilation album by Lene Lovich, released in 1993 by Disky. This album was a Benelux-only release and was available in a 3xCD format.
The Best of Lene Lovich (1995)
Released: 1995
The Best of Lene Lovich is a compilation album released in 1995 by Festival and Castle Communications. This album was available in CD format and released in Australia and Germany.
The Best of Lene Lovich (1997)
Released: 1997
The Best of Lene Lovich is another compilation album, released in 1997 by Repertoire. This compilation was available in CD format and released in Germany.
The Very Best Of (1997)
Released: May 1997
The Very Best Of is a compilation album by Lene Lovich, released in May 1997 by Disky. This album was available in CD format and released in Europe.
Lucky Number – The Best Of (2004)
Released: August 2004
Lucky Number – The Best Of is a compilation album by Lene Lovich, released in August 2004 by Metro. This compilation was available on CD.
Others: Volume 1 (2013)
Released: 2013
Others: Volume 1 is a limited-edition 4xCD box set released by Flex Music in 2013 under the catalog designation FLEX001. The set includes Lovich’s first three studio albums, plus a bonus disc of rarities.
Toy Box: The Stiff Years 1978-1983 (2023)
Released: November 24, 2023
Toy Box: The Stiff Years 1978-1983 is a compilation box set by Lene Lovich, released on November 24, 2023, by Cherry Red. This comprehensive 4xCD collection covers Lovich’s influential years with Stiff Records and includes the original and remixed versions of Stateless, Flex, No Man’s Land, the New Toy material, singles, alternate versions, and live recordings.
Updated August 25, 2026.
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