Glimmer: Best of John Foxx cover

Released 18 years ago this September

Glimmer: Best of John Foxx

John Foxx · 2008

124 min · 28 tracks · new wave · psychedelic rock · synth-pop

A haunting blend of synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of yearning and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting melodies for introspection
  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • wave-like pacing with variation
  • evokes nostalgia and yearning
  • for reflective evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeks fast-paced instant gratification
  • prefers upbeat party tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Glimmer: Best of John Foxx' was released in 2008, John Foxx had transitioned from his early days with Ultravox to a celebrated solo career spanning decades. This compilation showcases his influential works from the late 1970s to the early 1980s, positioning him as a pioneer of synth-pop and new wave music.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Visage

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Glimmer 3:38
  • 2 Plaza 3:55
  • 3 No-One Driving 3:46
  • 4 Underpass 4:00
  • 5 Quiet City 5:06
  • 6 Dislocation 4:39
  • 7 030 3:22
  • 8 Twilight's Last Gleaming 4:25
  • 9 Sunset Rising 2:38
  • 10 Cities of Light 5 5:18
  • 11 Europe After the Rain 4:02
  • 12 Hiroshima Mon Amour 5:04
  • 13 The Garden 7:10

Disc 2

  • 1 Through My Sleeping 5:01
  • 2 Endlessly 3:50
  • 3 My Sex 7:46
  • 4 He's a Liquid 3:03
  • 5 Car Crash Flashback V2 4:19
  • 6 Dancing Like a Gun 4:11
  • 7 Just for a Moment 4:08
  • 8 Dislocated (radio edit) 3:53
  • 9 Burning Car 3:16
  • 10 Miles Away 3:19
  • 11 Stepping Sideways 3:45
  • 12 Free Robot 7:18
  • 13 No-One Driving (early version) 3:57
  • 14 Plaza (extended version) 4:54
  • 15 Burning Car (Dubterror / Karborn mix) 4:39

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata