Damage: Live
71 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A haunting blend of ambient textures and poetic melodies envelops listeners in an introspective soundscape that defies genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Damage Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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God’s Monkey — This track stands out for its intricate layering of instruments and evocative lyrics that explore themes of longing and spiritual searching, embodying Sylvian’s artistic vision.
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20th Century Dreaming (A Shaman’s Song) — With its expansive structure and ethereal sound, this song captivates listeners through its exploration of time and consciousness, showcasing Sylvian's avant-garde approach.
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Gone to Earth — The piece encapsulates the emotional core of the album, combining reflective lyrics with lush instrumental arrangements that highlight Sylvian's unique sonic landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting ambiance for reflection
- gradual build to emotional resolution
- introspective moments for solitude
- captivating late-night listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases Sylvian's artistic depth and vocal performance, marking a significant moment in his career.
- Themes
- spiritual searching· 20th century consciousness· avant-garde experimentation
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Damage: Live captures David Sylvian at a crucial point following his acclaimed solo work and the collaborative album 'The First Day' with Robert Fripp. This live record showcases Sylvian's evolution into a more experimental artist, blending elements of art rock and ambient music, while solidifying his reputation as a lyrical innovator.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Mark Hollis· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Every Colour You Are
The lyrics shift from introspection to a vivid imagery of nature and color creates a sensory experience that envelops the listener.
Tracklist
- 1 Damage Start here 4:31
- 2 God’s Monkey 6:42
- 3 Brightness Falls 6:29
- 4 Every Colour You Are 5:40
- 5 Firepower 7:02
- 6 Gone to Earth 2:28
- 7 20th Century Dreaming (A Shaman’s Song) 8:03
- 8 Wave 6:11
- 9 Riverman 5:01
- 10 Darshan (The Road to Graceland) 10:47
- 11 Blinding Light of Heaven 4:15
- 12 The First Day 4:44
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Spirit of Eden
Talk Talk
Explores spiritual themes and avant-garde soundscapes with lush, ambient instrumentation.
Ambient 1: Music for Airports
Brian Eno
Shares a focus on atmospheric textures and introspective sound that invites deep reflection.
Heaven or Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins
Merges ethereal melodies with a haunting ambiance, resonating emotional depth and lyrical abstraction.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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