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Rare, Vol. 2

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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]

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 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.

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

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No.TitleOther releasesLength
1."Easterly"Lament Super Deluxe Edition3:51
2."Building"Lament Super Deluxe Edition3:14
3."Heart of the Country (Instrumental)"Lament Super Deluxe Edition4:27
4."White China (Live)"Lament Super Deluxe Edition3:45
5."Man of Two Worlds (Instrumental)"Lament Super Deluxe Edition4:34
6."3"U-Vox Remastered Definitive Edition4:02
7."All in One Day (Instrumental)"U-Vox Remastered Definitive Edition6:15
8."Dreams?"U-Vox Remastered Definitive Edition2:32
9."All Fall Down (Instrumental)"U-Vox Remastered Definitive Edition5:37
10."All Fall Down (Live)"U-Vox Remastered Definitive Edition5:38
11."Dream On (Live)"U-Vox Remastered Definitive Edition3:49
12."The Prize (Live)"U-Vox Remastered Definitive Edition4:58
13."Stateless"U-Vox Remastered Definitive Edition2:54
14."Heart of the Country (Special 12" Remix)"Lament Super Deluxe Edition11:06
15."One Small Day (Final Mix)"Lament Super Deluxe Edition7:36

References

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