On this day November 9 1987, Eurythmics released their sixth studio album Savage, a bold and experimental work that pushed the duo into darker and more artistic territory. After exploring a more traditional pop sound on their previous release Revenge, Annie Lennox and Dave Stewart returned to their electronic roots with an album that combined sharp synth textures, layered production, and emotional intensity. Savage explored themes of identity, femininity, and self transformation, showcasing Lennox’s powerful vocal range and theatrical presence.
The album featured songs such as Beethoven (I Love to Listen To), Shame, and You Have Placed a Chill in My Heart, which became one of the band’s most haunting and enduring hits. Accompanied by a full-length video album directed by Sophie Muller, Savage was as much a visual experience as it was a musical one. Critics praised its artistic depth and emotional honesty, though its darker tone made it one of the group’s most complex and intriguing releases. Over time, Savage has been recognized as one of Eurythmics’ most daring and visionary works.
80s insight: Savage reflected the artistic freedom of the 1980s, when pop music could be both experimental and emotional, proving that creativity mattered just as much as commercial success.
The album featured songs such as Beethoven (I Love to Listen To), Shame, and You Have Placed a Chill in My Heart, which became one of the band’s most haunting and enduring hits. Accompanied by a full-length video album directed by Sophie Muller, Savage was as much a visual experience as it was a musical one. Critics praised its artistic depth and emotional honesty, though its darker tone made it one of the group’s most complex and intriguing releases. Over time, Savage has been recognized as one of Eurythmics’ most daring and visionary works.
80s insight: Savage reflected the artistic freedom of the 1980s, when pop music could be both experimental and emotional, proving that creativity mattered just as much as commercial success.
