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Consequences

Godley & Creme · 1977

113 min · 29 tracks · new wave

A cinematic blend of new wave and experimental rock that weaves narrative themes into its intricate soundscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Burial Scene — This track encapsulates the album's thematic depth with its haunting instrumentation and somber tone, reflecting on mortality and existence.
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    Dialogue (6:40) — Serving as a pivotal moment in the album, this track blends spoken word with ambient sounds, illustrating the duo's narrative style and artistic vision.
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    Blint’s Tune (Movements 1-17) — This sprawling piece showcases the duo's compositional prowess, merging various musical styles while maintaining a cohesive narrative arc throughout its duration.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • narrative-driven listening experience
  • immersive soundscape exploration
  • patient unfolding of themes
  • late-night contemplative sessions
  • intricate details for headphone listening

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer short, standalone tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Consequences marked Godley & Creme's first full-length album after their departure from 10cc, showcasing their shift towards a more avant-garde approach. Released in 1977, this project was an ambitious exploration of sound and storytelling, diverging from the pop sensibilities that characterized their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
10cc· The Buggles· Talking Heads

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Seascape 2:51
  • 2 Wind 3:54
  • 3 Fireworks 1:00
  • 4 Stampede 6:14
  • 5 Burial Scene 3:07
  • 6 Sleeping Earth 6:42
  • 7 Honolulu Lulu 0:56
  • 8 The Flood 10:19

Disc 2

  • 1 Five O’Clock in the Morning 3:53
  • 2 Dialogue 4:05
  • 3 When Things Go Wrong 3:42
  • 4 Dialogue 6:40
  • 5 Lost Weekend 4:50
  • 6 Dialogue 6:25
  • 7 Rosie 3:07
  • 8 Dialogue 1:06
  • 9 Office Chase 2:34
  • 10 Dialogue 4:17
  • 11 Cool, Cool, Cool 2:53
  • 12 Dialogue 0:07

Disc 3

  • 1 Cool, Cool, Cool (reprise) 0:30
  • 2 Dialogue 0:47
  • 3 Sailor 2:10
  • 4 Dialogue 5:10
  • 5 Mobilization 1:45
  • 6 Dialogue 2:12
  • 7 Please, Please, Please 1:57
  • 8 Dialogue 5:49
  • 9 Blint’s Tune (Movements 1-17) 14:17

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata