All of This and Nothing
The Psychedelic Furs · 1988
64 min · 14 tracks · new wave · post-punk
Ethereal melodies intertwine with jagged guitar riffs, encapsulating the bittersweet essence of late '80s post-punk.
Why this album works
'All of This and Nothing' is significant for its critical reception, showcasing the band's ability to evolve while maintaining their core ethos. The album features the hit single 'Heartbreak Beat,' which reached No. 26 on the Billboard Hot 100, reflecting the band's enduring presence in the music scene during this era.
- Best for
- bittersweet reflections on love dynamic flow with emotional peaks wave-like pacing for contemplation
- Context
- Released on August 1, 1988, 'All of This and Nothing' was The Psychedelic Furs' fifth studio album, marking a transitional period in their sound. Following their commercial success with 'Midnight to Midnight' in 1987, this album saw the band experimenting with a more polished production while still retaining their signature blend of new wave and post-punk.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Radiohead· Depeche Mode· David Bowie· Placebo· Blur· Manic Street Preachers· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 President Gas Standout 5:16
- 2 All That Money Wants 3:46
- 3 Imitation of Christ 5:29
- 4 Sister Europe 5:41
- 5 Love My Way Standout 3:33
- 6 No Easy Street 4:03
- 7 Highwire Days 4:03
- 8 She Is Mine 3:53
- 9 Dumb Waiters 5:06
- 10 Pretty in Pink 3:59
- 11 The Ghost in You 4:16
- 12 Heaven 3:27
- 13 Heartbreak Beat Standout 5:11
- 14 All of This and Nothing 6:25
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