Camphor
David Sylvian · 2002
99 min · 17 tracks · jazz · new wave · ambient
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a meditative and immersive listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- immersive meditative listening experience
- introspective moments of reflection
- dynamic exploration of soundscapes
- subtle emotional depth throughout
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, upbeat tempos
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When David Sylvian released 'Camphor' in 2002, it marked his continued exploration of ambient and avant-garde music following the acclaimed 'Blemish' in 2003. This period showcased his artistic evolution as he embraced more experimental sound palettes, distancing himself from traditional pop structures while collaborating with various artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Mark Hollis· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 All of My Mother's Names 6:06
- 2 Red Earth (As Summertime Ends) 3:34
- 3 Answered Prayers 2:45
- 4 The Song Which Gives the Key to Perfection 5:52
- 5 New Moon at Red Deer Wallow 5:14
- 6 Praise (Pratah Smarami) 3:55
- 7 Wave (version) 3:58
- 8 Mother and Child (remix) 4:03
- 9 Plight (The Spiralling of Winter Ghosts) (exerpt) 2:30
- 10 Upon This Earth 4:14
- 11 Big Wheels in Shanty Town 6:56
- 12 The Healing Place 4:52
- 13 Camphor 3:10
- 14 A Brief Conversation Ending in Divorce 3:27
Disc 2
- 1 Plight (The Spiralling of Winter Ghosts) 16:35
- 2 Mutability (A New Beginning Is in the Offing) 5:31
- 3 Premonition (Giant Empty Iron Vessel) 16:34
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