Bitter-Sweet
Bryan Ferry · 2018
42 min · 13 tracks · new wave
A blend of lush pop melodies and reflective lyrics that encapsulate the elegance and melancholy of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bitter‐Sweet — The title track encapsulates the album’s core theme, juxtaposing feelings of joy and sadness through lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics.
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Dance Away — This track stands out for its infectious rhythm and nostalgic undertones, capturing Ferry's ability to combine upbeat melodies with introspective lyrics.
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While My Heart Is Still Beating — With its haunting arrangement and emotional depth, this song showcases Ferry's vocal prowess and thematic exploration of vulnerability.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective vibes
- introspective moments for contemplation
- for afternoon relaxation
- sophisticated arrangements for detail lovers
- thoughtful background for conversations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced excitement
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in late 2018, Bitter-Sweet marked Bryan Ferry's return after a seven-year hiatus following his album Olympia. This period saw Ferry embracing a more mature sound while continuing to explore themes of love and loss, solidifying his legacy as a sophisticated pop songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Roxy Music· David Bowie· Kate Bush
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alphaville 2:55
- 2 Reason or Rhyme 3:42
- 3 Sign of the Times 2:29
- 4 New Town 3:57
- 5 Limbo 2:49
- 6 Bitter‐Sweet 3:57
- 7 Dance Away 2:47
- 8 Zamba 3:05
- 9 Sea Breezes 3:01
- 10 While My Heart Is Still Beating 3:11
- 11 Bitters End 2:26
- 12 Chance Meeting 3:47
- 13 Boys and Girls 4:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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