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Dance Music

John Cale · 1998

67 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · classical · folk rock

Experimental soundscapes merge with avant-garde elements and pulsating rhythms, creating an immersive auditory experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • immersive auditory exploration
  • dynamic journey through soundscapes
  • inviting late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1998, 'Dance Music' is John Cale's first album following the 1996 collaborative project 'Walking on Locusts.' At this time, Cale had already established himself as a significant figure in avant-garde and rock music, building on his legacy from The Velvet Underground while exploring new sonic territories. This album reflects his ongoing evolution as an artist unafraid to blend genres.
Stylistic neighbors
Brian Eno· Lou Reed· David Bowie

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Intro 4:13
  • 2 New York Underground 3:52
  • 3 Night Club Theme 2:08
  • 4 Modelling 10:22
  • 5 Out of China 5:03
  • 6 Death Camp 3:40
  • 7 Ari Sleepy Too 4:44
  • 8 Iceberg I 7:40
  • 9 Jim 5:10
  • 10 Iceberg II 8:01
  • 11 España 9:48
  • 12 Nibelungen 2:43

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