Metamatic
John Foxx · 1980
60 min · 16 tracks · new wave · psychedelic rock · synth-pop
A haunting blend of synthetic textures and introspective lyrics that define the early electronic landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting atmospheric soundscapes
- introspective late-night listening
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive sonic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 18, 1980, 'Metamatic' marked John Foxx's first solo album after leaving the band Ultravox. This transition allowed him to explore a more experimental sound, firmly establishing his identity as a pioneering figure in the synth-pop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Visage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Plaza 3:55
- 2 He’s a Liquid 3:03
- 3 Underpass 3:56
- 4 Metal Beat 3:01
- 5 No-One Driving 3:48
- 6 A New Kind of Man 3:41
- 7 Blurred Girl 4:19
- 8 030 3:17
- 9 Tidal Wave 4:17
- 10 Touch and Go 5:38
- 11 Young Love 3:10
- 12 Film One 4:00
- 13 20th Century 3:06
- 14 Miles Away 3:19
- 15 A Long Time 3:50
- 16 Swimmer 1 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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