Below the Waste
Art of Noise · 1989
52 min · 14 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
Innovative electronic textures intertwine with playful melodies, creating a vibrant soundscape that defies genre boundaries.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- playful melodies for creative focus
- immersive soundscapes for exploration
- vibrant textures for active listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1989, 'Below the Waste' marked Art of Noise's fourth studio album, showcasing their continued evolution after the commercial success of 'In Visible Silence' (1986). By this point, the band had established themselves as pioneers in electronic music, influencing both pop and avant-garde scenes. This album came during a phase where they experimented further with sound collages and sampling techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dan Dare 6:01
- 2 Yebo! 7:11
- 3 Catwalk 5:29
- 4 Promenade 1 0:32
- 5 Dilemma 3:01
- 6 Island 5:49
- 7 Chain Gang 3:07
- 8 Promenade 2 0:38
- 9 Back to Back 3:52
- 10 Flashback 1:45
- 11 Spit 3:31
- 12 Robinson Crusoe 3:47
- 13 James Bond Theme 5:18
- 14 Finale 2:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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