CrazyShow Excerpts
Alphaville · 2003
251 min · 48 tracks · synth-pop
Synth-driven melodies blend with introspective lyrics, creating a nostalgic yet forward-looking soundscape that defines Alphaville's layered artistry.
Top tracks — play these first
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State of Dreams — Opening the album with ethereal synth lines and reflective lyrics, this track encapsulates the dreamlike quality that permeates the collection.
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Upside Down — This upbeat track combines infectious rhythms with themes of disorientation, showcasing Alphaville's knack for marrying catchy hooks with thought-provoking lyrics.
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Moon Girl — A standout piece blending melodic charm with poignant lyrics, it highlights Alphaville's skill in crafting an emotional connection through their music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- nostalgic synth-laden melodies
- introspective lyrics for reflection
- dynamic journey across tracks
- for long listening sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Offers fresh takes on classic sound, appealing to dedicated fans and newcomers alike.
- Career context
- By the time 'CrazyShow Excerpts' was released in 2003, Alphaville had already established themselves as pioneers of synth-pop since their debut in the early 1980s. This album arrived after a decade-long hiatus from new material, following their 1994 album 'Forever Young'. Their return showcased a matured sound while still holding onto the dreamy essence that initially captivated fans.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· New Order· Kraftwerk
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 State of Dreams 6:32
- 2 Ship of Fools 4:35
- 3 Zoo 5:54
- 4 C Me Thru 3:48
- 5 Upside Down 5:09
- 6 And as for Love 4:10
- 7 Girl From Pachacamac 4:10
- 8 Carry Your Flag 5:43
- 9 Moon Girl 5:07
- 10 Return to Paradise, Part 2 7:44
- 11 Those Wonderful Things 5:17
- 12 On the Beach 10:26
Disc 2
- 1 Wonderboy 3:37
- 2 Hurricane 5:57
- 3 Do the Strand 5:15
- 4 Still Falls the Rain 4:24
- 5 Ways 5:56
- 6 The II Girlz 4:55
- 7 Heartbreaker 2:05
- 8 Waiting 4 the Nu Lite 6:47
- 9 Shadows She Said (Omerta) 4:33
- 10 Crazyshow 9:01
- 11 Moonboy (Thank You) 4:59
- 12 Miracle Healing 4:59
Disc 3
- 1 Stranger Than Dreams 3:48
- 2 Giants 4:05
- 3 Wish You Were Dead / Wishful Thinking (original demo) 4:24
- 4 About a Heart 4:42
- 5 For the Sake of Love (demo-instrumental) 3:51
- 6 Sounds Like a Melody (MaXx Mystery's 80's remix) 4:20
- 7 Something 3:56
- 8 Because of U (Band-Rehearsal Around) 4:30
- 9 Inside Out / Thou Shalt Not (remix) 4:25
- 10 The Opium Den 6:51
- 11 Last Summer on Earth 4:44
- 12 Diamonds Are 4 Eva 3:13
Disc 4
- 1 Return to Paradise, Part 1 3:04
- 2 State of Dreams 4:23
- 3 Scum of the Earth 3:34
- 4 Upside Down 5:54
- 5 Shadows She Said 4:30
- 6 First Monday in the Y3K 3:04
- 7 Moon Girl 4:32
- 8 Waiting for the Nu Lite 4:19
- 9 Those Wonderful Things 4:52
- 10 C Me Thru 3:32
- 11 Moon Boy 4:19
- 12 Miracle Healing 21:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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