Music for a New Society
John Cale · 1982
44 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock · classical · folk rock
A stark blend of avant-garde experimentation and haunting melodies that reflect personal turmoil and societal critique.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- haunting melodies with emotional depth
- thought-provoking societal critiques
- introspective listening for solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 1982, John Cale was in a phase of artistic reinvention following his departure from the Velvet Underground and several eclectic solo albums. 'Music for a New Society' marked his return to a more introspective style after the commercial struggles of previous works, positioning him as a pioneering figure in alternative rock during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Lou Reed· David Bowie
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Taking Your Life in Your Hands 4:45
- 2 Thoughtless Kind 2:37
- 3 Sanities 5:58
- 4 If You Were Still Around 3:25
- 5 (I Keep a) Close Watch 3:06
- 6 Broken Bird 4:43
- 7 Chinese Envoy 3:09
- 8 Changes Made 3:11
- 9 Damn Life 5:10
- 10 Risé, Sam and Rimsky-Korsakov 2:12
- 11 In the Library of Force 5:56
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