Circus Live
John Cale · 2007
135 min · 23 tracks · alternative rock · classical · folk rock
A daring blend of avant-garde rock and haunting melodies, showcasing Cale's eclectic artistry.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic exploration with emotional peaks
- long-form pieces for patient listeners
- haunting melodies for reflective moments
- wave-like pacing with varied intensity
- immersive experience for deep focus
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, concise tracks
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 'Circus Live' captures John Cale during a period of renewed creativity, following his 2003 album 'HoboSapiens'. This live album is reflective of his diverse influences and experimentation in sound, solidifying his role as a pioneer in alternative rock while blending various genres seamlessly.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Lou Reed· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Venus in Furs 6:22
- 2 Save Us 3:20
- 3 Helen of Troy 5:42
- 4 Woman 5:27
- 5 Buffalo Ballet 4:07
- 6 Femme Fatale / Rosegarden Funeral of Sores 6:33
- 7 Hush 3:42
- 8 OuttaTheBag 4:44
- 9 Set Me Free 4:43
- 10 The Ballad of Cable Hogue 5:06
- 11 Look Horizon 5:15
- 12 Magritte 4:12
- 13 Dirty Ass Rock and Roll 6:30
Disc 2
- 1 Walking the Dog 6:11
- 2 Gun 12:59
- 3 Hanky Panky Nohow 4:59
- 4 Pablo Picasso / Mary Lou 12:25
- 5 Drone - Into Amsterdam Suite 4:07
- 6 Zen 5:43
- 7 Style It Takes 5:14
- 8 Heartbreak Hotel 6:52
- 9 Mercenaries (Ready for War) 8:42
- 10 Outro Drone 2:43
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