Manafon
David Sylvian · 2009
49 min · 9 tracks · jazz · new wave · ambient
A haunting exploration of soundscapes where fragmented melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics and ambient textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting soundscapes for introspection
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- fragmented melodies encouraging reflection
- immersive experience for focused listening
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, 'Manafon' is David Sylvian's first album in six years, following the collaborative project 'Blemish' in 2003. At this point in his career, Sylvian was delving deeper into avant-garde territory, reflecting a mature evolution in his musical approach and aesthetic sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Mark Hollis· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Small Metal Gods 5:48
- 2 The Rabbit Skinner 4:41
- 3 Random Acts of Senseless Violence 7:06
- 4 The Greatest Living Englishman 10:54
- 5 125 Spheres 0:29
- 6 Snow White in Appalachia 6:35
- 7 Emily Dickinson 6:25
- 8 The Department of Dead Letters 2:25
- 9 Manafon 5:22
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