Little America
Alphaville · 2001
75 min · 20 tracks · synth-pop
A sonic exploration of nostalgia blending ambient soundscapes with synth-driven melodies and introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Man That Lost Everything — This track encapsulates the album's themes of loss and introspection, featuring haunting melodies that resonate deeply throughout its narrative structure.
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In Bed With the Devil — With its complex arrangement and dark lyrical undertones, this song showcases Alphaville's willingness to explore mature themes within their synth-pop framework.
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DJ Sandpaper's Haunted House — This track stands out for its eclectic mix of sounds and playful yet eerie atmosphere, reflecting the experimental nature of the album as a whole.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective journeys through sound
- gradual build with emotional peaks
- cinematic soundscapes for reflection
- wave-like pacing for focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles format
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Little America' was released in September 2001, Alphaville was transitioning from their 1980s synth-pop success to a more experimental sound. This album followed their previous release, 'CrazyShow,' and marked an artistic shift as they sought to redefine their musical identity for a new era.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Depeche Mode· New Order· Kraftwerk
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:12
- 2 Walters Theme 1:14
- 3 Red Clay Pass 2:12
- 4 Mississippi River Mud A 1:52
- 5 All Summer Long 2:43
- 6 Mississippi River Mud B 3:54
- 7 Travels (intro) 1:02
- 8 Mississippi River Mud C 2:06
- 9 Little America Theme 1:07
- 10 Compass Star 1:50
- 11 The Man That Lost Everything 5:13
- 12 For LSV 4:54
- 13 Rust (Perc. And Guit. mix) 3:19
- 14 DJ Sandpaper's Haunted House 5:16
- 15 Two Guitars 3:34
- 16 Timelapse 8:05
- 17 Toad 4:12
- 18 Pilot Pilot 2:23
- 19 In Bed With the Devil 9:53
- 20 The Godhead 10:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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