Released 50 years ago
Modern Music
Be-Bop Deluxe · 1976
57 min · 18 tracks · progressive rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of progressive rock and disco, merging intricate guitar work with playful synths and surrealist lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Modern Music — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of futurism and artistic ambition, featuring a mesmerizing blend of rhythms and soaring melodies that reflect the era's cultural zeitgeist.
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Forbidden Lovers — This track stands out for its poignant lyrical narrative and complex arrangement, showcasing the band's ability to weave storytelling into their progressive soundscapes.
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Dance of the Uncle Sam Humanoids — With its satirical lyrics and upbeat tempo, this song critiques societal norms while delivering infectious grooves that highlight the band's knack for blending commentary with entertainment.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Orphans of Babylon 3:15
- 2 Twilight Capers 4:25
- 3 Kiss of Light 3:11
- 4 The Bird Charmer’s Destiny 1:20
- 5 The Gold at the End of My Rainbow 3:54
- 6 Bring Back the Spark 3:38
- 7 Modern Music 3:40
- 8 Dancing in the Moonlight (All Alone) 2:09
- 9 Honeymoon on Mars 1:22
- 10 Lost in the Neon World 0:48
- 11 Dance of the Uncle Sam Humanoids 2:12
- 12 Modern Music (reprise) 1:39
- 13 Forbidden Lovers 5:03
- 14 Down on Terminal Street 4:00
- 15 Make the Music Magic 1:53
- 16 Futurist Manifesto 4:32
- 17 Quest for the Harvest of the Stars 4:11
- 18 Autosexual 5:52
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