Metatronic

Metatronic is an album by John Foxx, released in 2010. A haunting blend of ambient textures and synth-driven melodies that evoke urban isolation and nostalgia. 'Metatronic' received positive critical reception, being noted for its innovative production techniques that resonate with both old fans and new listeners. The album rejuvenated interest in Foxx's work, illustrating his lasting impact on the synth-pop and ambient music genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

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Disc 1

• 1 Underpass (extended version) Standout 4:25
• 2 This City 3:09
• 3 No-One Driving 3:51
• 4 Burning Car 3:17
• 5 The Noise Standout 4:18
• 6 Everyone 5:42
• 7 When It Rains 4:23
• 8 Automobile 5:59
• 9 Broken Furniture (single version) 4:03
• 10 Drive (single version) 4:33
• 11 Once in a While 4:11
• 12 From Trash 4:38
• 13 Never Let Me Go 3:18
• 14 Smokescreen 2:27
• 15 Cinemascope Standout 3:30
• 16 Phone Tap 4:00
• 17 Smoke 7:02

Disc 2

• 1 Crash and Burn (live, 2008, Sydney) 4:49
• 2 Uptown / Downtown (live, 2008, Sydney) 6:58
• 3 The Man Who Dies Every Day (live, 2008, Sydney) 4:20
• 4 Hiroshima Mon Amour (live, 2008, Sydney) 5:06
• 5 Underpass (live, 2008, Sydney) 4:19
• 6 From Trash (live, 2008, Sydney) 4:52
• 7 Shadow Man (live, 2008, Sydney) 9:22
• 8 My Sex (live, 2008, Sydney) 8:38
• 9 Burning Car (early version) 2:44
• 10 Underpass (Mark Reeder's Sinister Subway mix) 4:11
• 11 Dislocated (Jussi Pekka's Pointed on a Map remix) 5:40
• 12 20th Century (Dubterror vs Karborn mix) 5:01

Disc 3

• 1 Underpass (B & W)
• 2 He's a Liquid
• 3 No-One Driving
• 4 Smokescreen
• 5 Underpass (Mark Reeder's Sinister Subway mix)
• 6 The Noise (VH1 session)
• 7 Shifting City (live, 1998)

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