Little America cover

Little America

Alphaville · 2001

75 min · 20 tracks · synth-pop

A cinematic soundscape blends synth-pop with ambient textures, evoking vast landscapes and introspective journeys.

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 want

  • seeking instant gratification tracks
  • prefer standalone singles format

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'Little America' marked Alphaville's return after a seven-year hiatus following their previous album 'Prostitute' in 1994. The band was navigating changes in the music landscape, adopting a more mature sound while remaining rooted in their synth-pop origins. This album showcased their evolution as artists in the new millennium.
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

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