Asylum
The Legendary Pink Dots · 1985
75 min · 15 tracks · synth-pop · gothic rock
A surreal blend of gothic rock and synth-pop, wrapped in haunting melodies and eclectic instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- surreal soundscapes for exploration
- haunting melodies for introspection
- patient builds and emotional releases
- late-night wandering through thoughts
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1985, 'Asylum' was The Legendary Pink Dots' fourth album, marking a period of increased experimentation following their earlier works. By this time, the band had established a cult following but were still navigating the underground music scene, seeking to expand their sound and thematic scope.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Current 93· Cocteau Twins· Dead Can Dance
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Echo Police 4:48
- 2 Gorgon Zola's Baby 2:29
- 3 Fifteen Flies in the Marmalade 2:47
- 4 Femme Mirage 3:35
- 5 The Hill 4:22
- 6 Demonism 2:35
- 7 Prisoner 5:11
- 8 So Gallantly Screaming 11:13
- 9 I'm the Way, the Truth, the Light 8:01
- 10 Agape 3:49
- 11 Golden Dawn 5:49
- 12 The Last Straw 4:53
- 13 A Message from Our Sponsor 4:06
- 14 Go Ask Alice 3:25
- 15 This Could Be the End 8:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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