In No Sense? Nonsense!
Art of Noise · 1987
41 min · 16 tracks · electronic · new wave · synth-pop
A playful yet cerebral exploration of sound, blending electronic textures with unconventional structures.
Why this album works
The album is notable for its innovative approach to sound composition, reflecting the burgeoning electronic music scene of the late 1980s. It also contributed to the band's reputation as pioneers in the use of sampling and sonic collage, influencing a range of artists across genres. Critics appreciated its artistic ambition, though it did not achieve mainstream chart success.
- Career context
- By the time 'In No Sense? Nonsense!' was released in 1987, Art of Noise had transitioned from their groundbreaking debut, 'Who’s Afraid of the Art of Noise?' to a more experimental sound. This album marked a shift as they began to embrace a greater sense of abstraction and brevity, experimenting with shorter tracks that combined their signature sampling techniques with avant-garde influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Human League· Gary Numan· Cabaret Voltaire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Galleons of Stone 1:11
- 2 Dragnet 3:27
- 3 Fin du Temps 2:04
- 4 How Rapid? 0:51
- 5 Opus for Four 3:11
- 6 Debut 1:44
- 7 E.F.L. Standout 6:39
- 8 A Day at the Races Standout 4:00
- 9 Ode to Don Jose 3:13
- 10 Counterpoint 0:56
- 11 Roundabout 727 0:45
- 12 Ransom on the Sand 1:16
- 13 Roller 1 3:30
- 14 Nothing Was Going to Stop Them Then, Anyway 0:44
- 15 Crusoe Standout 3:37
- 16 One Earth 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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