Holy Wars
Tuxedomoon · 1985
49 min · 10 tracks · new wave · post-punk · experimental rock
A haunting blend of experimental rock and post-punk, where melancholy melodies intertwine with stark, provocative lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1985, 'Holy Wars' marked Tuxedomoon's third studio album, following their acclaimed 'Desire' from 1981. At this time, the band was solidifying their reputation within the post-punk and new wave scenes, exploring more complex themes and sounds that would define their later works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Residents· Swans· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Waltz 5:00
- 2 St. John 4:27
- 3 Bonjour Tristesse 5:24
- 4 Hugging the Earth 4:00
- 5 In a Manner of Speaking 3:28
- 6 Some Guys 4:50
- 7 Holy Wars 6:47
- 8 Watching the Blood Flow 5:04
- 9 Egypt 4:57
- 10 Soma 5:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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