Season of Glass
Yoko Ono · 1981
60 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock · new wave · electronica
A haunting blend of avant-garde pop, emotional depth, and minimalistic arrangements that capture a moment of profound loss.
Why this album works
- Best for
- wave-like emotional peaks haunting reflections on loss intimate moments of vulnerability
- Context
- Released in early 1981, 'Season of Glass' was Yoko Ono's first album after the death of her husband, John Lennon. This marked a significant moment in her career as she transitioned from being perceived primarily as Lennon's partner to an established solo artist with a distinct voice. The album is often viewed as a deeply personal reflection on grief and resilience.
- If you like
- alternative rock, new wave, electronica
Season of Glass is an album by Yoko Ono, released in 1981. A haunting blend of avant-garde pop, emotional depth, and minimalistic arrangements that capture a moment of profound loss. The album's lead single, 'Walking on Thin Ice,' became a dance hit and showcased Ono's unique fusion of avant-garde sensibilities with accessible pop music. Despite mixed initial reviews, it has since been reevaluated and recognized for its artistic merit and influence on subsequent artists within the experimental pop genre, marking a pivotal point in Ono's legacy as a solo musician. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Season of Glass sound like?
A haunting blend of avant-garde pop, emotional depth, and minimalistic arrangements that capture a moment of profound loss. Rooted in alternative rock and new wave.
What makes Season of Glass by Yoko Ono notable?
The album's lead single, 'Walking on Thin Ice,' became a dance hit and showcased Ono's unique fusion of avant-garde sensibilities with accessible pop music. Despite mixed initial reviews, it has since been reevaluated and recognized for its artistic merit and influence on subsequent artists within the experimental pop genre, marking a pivotal point in Ono's legacy as a solo musician. Released in early 1981, 'Season of Glass' was Yoko Ono's first album after the death of her husband, John Lennon. This marked a significant moment in her career as she transitioned from being perceived primarily as Lennon's partner to an established solo artist with a distinct voice. The album is often viewed as a deeply personal reflection on grief and resilience.
Who is Season of Glass for?
Season of Glass works well if you're into wave-like emotional peaks, haunting reflections on loss and intimate moments of vulnerability.
How many songs are on Season of Glass?
Season of Glass has 16 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Goodbye Sadness Standout 3:50
- 2 Mindweaver 4:23
- 3 Even When You're Far Away Standout 5:21
- 4 Nobody Sees Me Like You Do 3:33
- 5 Turn of the Wheel 2:43
- 6 Dogtown 3:23
- 7 Silver Horse 3:03
- 8 I Don't Know Why 4:18
- 9 Extension 33 2:45
- 10 No, No, No 2:44
- 11 Will You Touch Me 2:37
- 12 She Gets Down on Her Knees 4:15
- 13 Toyboat 3:32
- 14 Mother of the Universe 4:31
- 15 Walking on Thin Ice Standout 7:00
- 16 I Don't Know Why 2:11
Release Date
January 1, 1981
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
60 min 16 sec
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