A Map of the Floating City
Thomas Dolby · 2011
119 min · 25 tracks · new wave
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and new wave, echoing nostalgia while exploring contemporary themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with varied intensity
- nostalgic themes with contemporary flair
- headphone detail hunting required
- for evening reflection
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification hits
- prefer straightforward single tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, 'A Map of the Floating City' marked Thomas Dolby's return after a lengthy hiatus following his last studio album in 1992. At this point in his career, Dolby was transitioning from a successful music career to working in technology and media, making his re-entry into music significant as it showcased his evolving artistry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Depeche Mode· The Human League
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Nothing New Under the Sun 4:32
- 2 Spice Train 5:06
- 3 Evil Twin Brother 5:23
- 4 A Jealous Thing Called Love 4:24
- 5 Road to Reno 3:56
- 6 The Toad Lickers 4:20
- 7 17 Hills 7:38
- 8 Love Is a Loaded Pistol 2:53
- 9 Oceanea 4:27
- 10 Simone 5:53
- 11 To the Lifeboats 3:36
Disc 2
- 1 Nothing New Under the Sun (instrumental) 4:30
- 2 Spice Train (instrumental) 5:08
- 3 Evil Twin Brother (instrumental) 5:04
- 4 A Jealous Thing Called Love (instrumental) 4:27
- 5 Road to Reno (instrumental) 4:01
- 6 The Toad Lickers (instrumental) 4:24
- 7 17 Hills (instrumental) 7:41
- 8 Love Is a Loaded Pistol (instrumental) 2:57
- 9 Oceanea (instrumental) 3:59
- 10 Simone (instrumental) 5:55
- 11 To the Lifeboats (instrumental) 3:38
- 12 Spice Train (radio edit) 3:41
- 13 17 Hills (demo) 5:46
- 14 I’m Not Your Dog 5:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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