Red (The Communards album)

Red is the second and final studio album by British synth-pop duo The Communards, released in 1987. The album followed their successful debut Communards and continued their blend of disco, soul, and politically charged lyrics.

The album featured several singles, including "Tomorrow" and "There's More to Love Than Boy Meets Girl," a protest song against Section 28 of the UK's Local Government Act, which prohibited the promotion of homosexuality by local authorities. Other notable tracks included "Forbidding," which explores themes of censorship and repression, and "Victims," a song addressing the AIDS crisis.

Red maintained the Communards' signature sound, characterized by Richard Coles' keyboard arrangements and Jimmy Somerville's distinctive falsetto vocals. The album received generally positive reviews and performed well on the charts, although not as commercially successful as their debut. While the Communards disbanded shortly after its release, Red remains a significant work, representing their continued engagement with social and political issues through music.