"The Story of a Young Heart" is an album by A Flock of Seagulls that showcases a departure from their earlier synth-pop hits into more complex and introspective territory. Released in August 1984 by Jive Records, it was the band's third studio album and the final one featuring the original lineup until their 2018 reunion album "Ascension". Following its release, guitarist Paul Reynolds left the band, marking a significant shift in their dynamic.
The album includes singles such as "The More You Live, the More You Love," "Never Again (The Dancer)," and "Remember David." While these singles had varying levels of success, the album itself is noted for its deeper and more reflective tracks. The 2008 reissue by Cherry Red Records included bonus tracks, offering additional content for fans.
Lead singer Mike Score reflected on the album's more profound aspects, noting tracks like "Suicide Day" as indicative of a darker and more mature direction the band could have pursued. He compared this potential trajectory to an '80s equivalent of Pink Floyd, suggesting that "The Story of a Young Heart had the potential to explore more serious themes and musical depth had the band’s circumstances not changed.
