Eat/Kiss: Music for the Films by Andy Warhol cover

Eat/Kiss: Music for the Films by Andy Warhol

John Cale · 1997

66 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock · classical · folk rock

A meditative blend of avant-garde textures and classical instrumentation, echoing Warhol's experimental spirit.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • meditative exploration of soundscapes
  • thoughtful background for creativity
  • immersive listening for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1997, John Cale was reestablishing his artistic voice after years of varied projects, including collaborations and solo work. 'Eat/Kiss' marked a significant return to his experimental roots, following the relative commercial success of his 1996 album 'Walking on Locusts'. This release also aligned with a renewed interest in Warhol's legacy in the art world, as Cale revisited the multimedia artist's film scores.
Stylistic neighbors
Brian Eno· Lou Reed· David Bowie
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Kiss: Movement 01: Infinite Guitar, Quartet 2:59
  • 2 Kiss: Movement 02: Frozen Warning, Jimmy, Metal‐Violin Solo – David Tiyé (Backing Vocal) 7:33
  • 3 Kiss: Movement 03: B.J., Quartet, Moe 4:30
  • 4 Kiss: Movement 04: Violin Solo – Todd, Tiyé, Quartet 3:48
  • 5 Kiss: Movement 05: Harpsichord, Infinite Guitar 1:58
  • 6 Kiss: Movement 06: Quartet, Moe – Harpsichord, Tiyé – Percussion 5:21
  • 7 Kiss: Movement 07: Quartet, Cello Solo – Dawn, Harpsichord 1:52
  • 8 Kiss: Movement 08: B.J., Quartet, Electric Piano 1:15
  • 9 Kiss: Movement 09: B.J., Quartet, Electric Piano 5:14
  • 10 Kiss: Movement 10: Quartet Solo 4:33
  • 11 Kiss: Movement 11: Solo Tiyé, Strings 6:14
  • 12 Eat: Movement 12: B.J., 12‐String Guitar Intro – David 8:22
  • 13 Eat: Movement 13: Reading From ‘Melanethon’ (Swedenborg) 7:01
  • 14 Eat: Movement 14: Todd Solo, 12‐String, Moe 3:56
  • 15 Eat: Movement 15: Piano, B.J. 2:04

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