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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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