Moss Side Story
Barry Adamson · 1989
54 min · 15 tracks · post-punk
A cinematic blend of post-punk and noir-inspired soundscapes draped in haunting melodies.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- cinematic soundscapes for immersion
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- haunting melodies for introspection
- dynamic journey through moods
- evocative themes of noir
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1989, 'Moss Side Story' was Barry Adamson's debut solo album after his tenure with the influential band Magazine. This marked a significant shift for Adamson, allowing him to explore more eclectic sounds and themes outside of the post-punk genre he was initially known for. The album positioned him as a solo artist capable of weaving intricate narratives through music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Byrne· Brian Eno· Talking Heads
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 On the Wrong Side of Relaxation 5:27
- 2 Under Wraps 4:27
- 3 Central Control 2:16
- 4 Round Up the Usual Suspects 0:37
- 5 Sounds From the Big House 6:24
- 6 Suck on the Honey of Love 2:13
- 7 Everything Happens to Me 2:42
- 8 The Swinging Detective 5:46
- 9 Autodestruction 3:49
- 10 Intensive Care 2:41
- 11 The Most Beautiful Girl in the World 4:08
- 12 Free at Last 1:23
- 13 Alfred Hitchcock Presents 2:24
- 14 Chocolate Milk Shake 4:24
- 15 The Man With the Golden Arm 5:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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