The 1981 single "All Stood Still" features a more restrained, atmospheric sound than its immediate predecessors, showcasing the band's evolving dynamic. It was the lead single from their commercially successful album *Rage in Eden*.
- "All Stood Still" was written by the four members of Ultravox at the time: Midge Ure, Warren Cann, Chris Cross, and Billy Currie. It reached number 8 on the UK singles chart. The B-side, "I Am Alive," was recorded live at the Odeon Theatre, Edinburgh.
- The single was released on 26 May 1981 by Chrysalis Records. It preceded the release of their third studio album, *Rage in Eden*, by several months.
- "All Stood Still" marked a shift towards a more atmospheric and less overtly danceable sound for the band, influencing subsequent synth-pop acts. The music video, directed by Russell Mulcahy, features the band in a stark, minimalist setting.
Ultravox were a British-Austrian synth-pop and new wave band formed in London in 1974. They achieved mainstream success in the early 1980s with their distinctive electronic sound and dramatic visuals.
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