What makes Scream with a View by Tuxedomoon notable?

This album is significant for its role in establishing Tuxedomoon within the experimental rock and new wave genres, influencing contemporaneous bands with its innovative approach. It received positive critical reception, helping to cement the band's identity as pioneers of the post-punk aesthetic, particularly through its unconventional song structures and thematic explorations. Released in 1979, Scream with a View was Tuxedomoon's debut album, emerging during the height of the post-punk movement. At this point, the band was still defining its unique sound, transitioning from their earlier performances in San Francisco's avant-garde scene to recorded music that captured their eclectic influences.

How many songs are on Scream with a View?

Scream with a View has 4 tracks.

Scream with a View

Tuxedomoon · 1979

4 tracks · new wave

A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental rock and new wave, layered with moody atmospherics and haunting melodies.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Nervous Guy — Kicking off the album, this track sets a tone of anxious energy with its jittery rhythms and fragmented lyrics that reflect urban disconnection.
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Where Interests Lie — This song showcases the band's ability to blend atmospheric soundscapes with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting meditation on personal identity.
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(Special Treatment for the) Family Man — With biting social commentary wrapped in a catchy melody, this track exemplifies Tuxedomoon's knack for merging critique with musical accessibility.
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Midnite Stroll — Closing the album, it encapsulates a sense of nocturnal restlessness, combining sultry tones with an underlying tension that lingers long after it ends.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases an experimental approach with varied tempos and unique vocal styles, marking Tuxedomoon's early sound.

What we noticed

The EP opens with a driving rhythm in 'Nervous Guy' that sets a tense atmosphere, which is maintained through layered instrumentation.
Each track features distinct shifts in tempo and mood, with 'Midnite Stroll' slowing down significantly to create a reflective close.
Vocals are often delivered in a spoken style rather than melodic singing, adding to the experimental feel of the record.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

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

1 Nervous Guy
2 Where Interests Lie
3 (Special Treatment for the) Family Man
4 Midnite Stroll

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