Released 10 years ago
M:FANS
John Cale · 2016
53 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock · classical · folk rock
A haunting blend of experimental soundscapes and introspective lyrics that echo Cale's rich musical legacy.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- haunting soundscapes encourage immersion
- in-order listening enhances experience
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'M:FANS' was released in 2016, John Cale was an established figure in music, known for his avant-garde approach. This album serves as a revisitation of his earlier work, specifically reinterpreting songs from his 1989 album 'Words for the Dying.' With over five decades in the music industry, Cale continues to explore new sonic territories while reflecting on past themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Lou Reed· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Prelude 2:17
- 2 If You Were Still Around 5:19
- 3 Taking Your Life in Your Hands 5:44
- 4 Thoughtless Kind 5:28
- 5 Sanctus (Sanities mix) 5:20
- 6 Broken Bird 5:11
Disc 2
- 1 Chinese Envoy 3:52
- 2 Changes Made 3:55
- 3 Library of Force (feat. Man in the Book excerpt) 3:09
- 4 Close Watch 5:15
- 5 If You Were Still Around (Choir reprise) 4:45
- 6 Back to the End 3:35
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