"Dare" (also known as "Dare!") is the third studio album by the English synth-pop sensation, the Human League, initially unveiled in the United Kingdom in October 1981 before making its mark in the US in mid-1982. Under the adept production of Martin Rushent, the album's creation unfolded between March and September 1981, navigating the departure of founding members Martyn Ware and Ian Craig Marsh. This pivotal juncture saw the band pivot from their avant-garde electronic roots towards a more commercially viable, pop-friendly sound, spearheaded by the charismatic frontman Philip Oakey.
 
"Dare" swiftly garnered critical acclaim, cementing its status as a genre-defining masterpiece with a far-reaching impact across the realms of pop music. The album, along with its quartet of singles, enjoyed resounding success, particularly the chart-topping anthem "Don't You Want Me," heralded by both Rolling Stone and The Village Voice for igniting the Second British Invasion. Scaling the heights of the UK Albums Chart, "Dare" achieved the pinnacle of success, earning a triple platinum certification from the esteemed British Phonographic Industry (BPI).