Shifting City cover

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

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