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Retreat into Art

John Taylor · 2001

117 min · 22 tracks · new wave

A contemplative blend of new wave and introspective lyrics, weaving emotional landscapes through melodic instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Feelings Are Good — This track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat yet reflective perspective on emotions, encapsulating Taylor's transition into solo artistry.
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    Winners and Losers (demo) — The demo version showcases Taylor's raw vocal delivery and lyrical depth, highlighting themes of competition and vulnerability that resonate throughout the album.
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    Johnny Full of Fear — This song stands out with its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics that delve into personal anxieties, marking a pivotal moment in Taylor's exploration of darker themes.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Feelings Are Good 3:05
  • 2 Don't Talk Much 3:35
  • 3 Winners and Losers (demo) 4:21
  • 4 Air Miles (original) 4:42
  • 5 Lucy Lucy 3:56
  • 6 To Do You 3:24
  • 7 You I Belong To (demo) 3:28
  • 8 Johnny Full of Fear 5:05
  • 9 Fields of Eden 6:08
  • 10 Julie Geisha (My Beautiful Lover) 3:48
  • 11 Lonely Child 4:44
  • 12 Hey Day 4:45
  • 13 The Other Side of the Sun 4:06
  • 14 Such a Good Lover 4:50
  • 15 Immortal 3:48
  • 16 Studio City (Misery Loves Company) 5:02
  • 17 This Is the Moment 4:37

Disc 2

  • 1 Immortal 7:29
  • 2 This Is the Moment 9:08
  • 3 Such a Good Lover 9:22
  • 4 King Porn (Dr. Jan 'guru' Power Up mix) 9:43
  • 5 6000 Miles 8:47

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