Fiction
The Comsat Angels · 1982
71 min · 18 tracks · post-punk
Ethereal melodies intertwine with driving post-punk rhythms, creating a haunting yet accessible soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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After the Rain — Opening with lush synths and introspective lyrics, this track sets the album's emotional tone and showcases the band's melodic strengths.
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Zinger — With its punchy rhythm and catchy chorus, 'Zinger' illustrates the band's ability to fuse upbeat energy with thoughtful lyrics.
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Birdman — 'Birdman' stands out for its atmospheric depth and haunting vocals, reflecting themes of isolation that resonate throughout the album.
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Don't Look Now — This track combines driving percussion with layered guitar textures, exemplifying the band's evolution towards a more complex sound.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Now I Know
The shift from uncertainty to clarity is articulated through vivid imagery of realization and acceptance as the music swells.
This moment effectively captures a transition in perspective that mirrors the album's overarching exploration of self-discovery.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 After the Rain 3:58
- 2 Zinger 3:29
- 3 Now I Know 3:58
- 4 Not a Word 3:44
- 5 Ju Ju Money 3:28
- 6 More 3:33
- 7 Pictures 4:26
- 8 Birdman 5:01
- 9 Don't Look Now 4:47
- 10 What Else!? 4:32
- 11 (Do the) Empty House (single A-Side) 3:30
- 12 Red Planet Revisited (B-Side) 3:31
- 13 It's History (single A-Side) 3:40
- 14 Private Party (B-Side) 3:48
- 15 For Your Information (outtake) 4:37
- 16 After the Rain (remix/single A-Side) 4:00
- 17 (Do the) Empty House (live/Previously Unreleased) 3:28
- 18 What Else!? (live/Previously Unreleased) 4:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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