Shifting City
John Foxx · 1997
56 min · 10 tracks · new wave · psychedelic rock · synth-pop
A haunting blend of ambient textures and contemplative lyrics that evoke urban isolation and introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- urban isolation reflections
- steady mid-tempo progression
- contemplative headphone experience
- introspective late-night listening
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Shifting City' was released in 1997, John Foxx had transitioned from his early glam rock roots with Ultravox to a solo career focused on ambient and electronic music. This album marked a return to the forefront of his artistic vision, following a series of experimental projects throughout the 1990s that explored themes of technology and society.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Visage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Noise 4:15
- 2 Crash 5:23
- 3 Here We Go 7:02
- 4 Shadow Man 7:25
- 5 Through My Sleeping 5:02
- 6 Forgotten Years 5:42
- 7 Everyone 5:47
- 8 Shifting City 3:35
- 9 Concrete, Bulletproof, Invisible 5:43
- 10 An Ocean We Can Breathe 6:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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