Obey the Time
The Durutti Column · 1990
62 min · 13 tracks · new wave
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with brittle rhythms, creating a hauntingly introspective exploration of memory and emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hotel of the Lake, 1990 Start here — This track exemplifies the album's reflective nature through its lush instrumentation and evocative melodies, encapsulating the emotional depth of the record.
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Spanish Reggae — The fusion of reggae rhythms with The Durutti Column's signature sound illustrates their genre-blending approach and creative experimentation during this period.
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The Warmest Rain — With its atmospheric layering and poignant melodies, this track captures the essence of longing that permeates throughout the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wistful nostalgia in soundscapes
- intricate melodies for deep focus
- textures for reflective moments
- patient pacing that invites exploration
- evocative layers for headphone listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate energetic gratification
- prefer straightforward, single-focused tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Recognized for its innovative sound and important role in their discography.
- Career context
- By the time 'Obey the Time' was released in 1990, The Durutti Column had established themselves as a seminal act within the post-punk and art rock scenes. This album was their first since the departure of influential guitarist Vini Reilly's long-time collaborator, which marked a shift towards more electronic textures and experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Talk Talk· Wire· Guitar Wolf
Tracklist
- 1 Vino Della Casa Bianco 1:02
- 2 Hotel of the Lake, 1990 Start here 5:16
- 3 Fridays 4:10
- 4 Home 5:39
- 5 Art and Freight 3:32
- 6 Spanish Reggae 4:58
- 7 Neon 6:30
- 8 The Warmest Rain 6:51
- 9 Contra-Indications 4:11
- 10 Vino Della Casa Rossa 1:39
- 11 The Together Mix 6:06
- 12 Fridays 5:06
- 13 Kiss of Def 7:21
What to play next
Lips That Would Kiss / Madeleine
1991
Continues the introspective sound with new layers of emotion and exploration.
Vini Reilly
1989
Sets a reflective tone that leads into the ethereal qualities of 'Obey the Time'.
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