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Neon Mirage

Stan Ridgway · 2010

49 min · 12 tracks · new wave

A vivid blend of new wave and Americana, where storytelling meets atmospheric soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo storytelling flow
  • atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
  • vivid imagery for daydreaming
  • captivating narratives with warmth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone singles

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2010, Stan Ridgway was well into his solo career, having released several albums since his departure from Wall of Voodoo in the mid-1980s. 'Neon Mirage' marked a return to his narrative-driven songwriting style, following a six-year gap since his last release, 'Salt in the Wound'. This album showcases his continued evolution as an artist who merges eclectic influences with vivid lyrical imagery.
Stylistic neighbors
Wall of Voodoo· The B-52's· Gordon Lightfoot

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Big Green Tree 3:34
  • 2 This Town Called Fate 3:25
  • 3 Desert of Dreams 3:58
  • 4 Halfway There 3:44
  • 5 Turn a Blind Eye 3:44
  • 6 Wandering Star 4:03
  • 7 Flag Up on a Pole 4:46
  • 8 Lenny Bruce 4:18
  • 9 Scavenger Hunt 4:47
  • 10 Behind the Mask 6:18
  • 11 Neon Mirage 2:54
  • 12 Day Up in the Sun 3:45

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