Secrets of the Beehive
David Sylvian · 1987
40 min · 10 tracks · jazz · new wave · ambient
A haunting tapestry of ambient textures and introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of melancholy and beauty.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night listening
- haunting, atmospheric soundscapes
- gradual builds and payoffs
- melancholic reflective moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 1987, 'Secrets of the Beehive' marked David Sylvian's third solo album, following his acclaimed release 'Gone to Earth' in 1986. At this point, Sylvian was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in art pop and experimental music, moving away from the commercial sound of Japan, the band he fronted.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Mark Hollis· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 September 1:17
- 2 The Boy With the Gun 5:19
- 3 Maria 2:49
- 4 Orpheus 4:51
- 5 The Devil's Own 3:12
- 6 When Poets Dreamed of Angels 4:47
- 7 Mother and Child 3:15
- 8 Let the Happiness In 5:37
- 9 Waterfront 3:23
- 10 Forbidden Colours 6:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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