Sleepwalkers
David Sylvian · 2010
67 min · 16 tracks · jazz
Ambient textures blend with introspective lyrics, creating a haunting soundscape that invites deep reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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World Citizen (I Won't Be Disappointed) — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of global disillusionment through lush soundscapes and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the album's thematic core.
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Sleepwalkers Start here — The title track embodies the album's haunting atmosphere, merging melancholic melodies with introspective lyrics that set the tone for the entire collection.
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Angels — In 'Angels', Sylvian's ethereal vocals float over intricate arrangements, creating a transcendent experience that highlights his artistry and emotional depth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective moments of quiet reflection
- thoughtful explorations of human experience
- cathartic release through melodic storytelling
- gentle soundscapes for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat and fast-paced music
- want immediate gratification from tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Demonstrates continued artistic vitality in Sylvian's later work.
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2010, David Sylvian had already established himself as a prominent figure in avant-garde music, known for his innovative approach since his early days with Japan. 'Sleepwalkers' serves as a compilation of his work from previous albums, showcasing a mature synthesis of his ambient pop and experimental rock styles while continuing to explore complex themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Mark Hollis· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
- 1 Sleepwalkers Start here 5:16
- 2 Money for All 4:08
- 3 Ballad of a Deadman 5:30
- 4 Angels 4:00
- 5 World Citizen (I Won't Be Disappointed) 6:06
- 6 Five Lines 3:51
- 7 The Day the Earth Stole Heaven 3:17
- 8 Playground Martyrs 2:38
- 9 Exit / Delete 3:28
- 10 Pure Genius 4:01
- 11 Wonderful World 5:59
- 12 Transit 4:51
- 13 The World Is Everything 1:43
- 14 Thermal 2:18
- 15 Sugarfuel 4:15
- 16 Trauma 5:39
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Dragging a Dead Deer Up a Hill
Grouper
Shares ambient textures and introspective lyrics, creating haunting soundscapes for deep reflection.
Ravedeath, 1972
Tim Hecker
Explores disillusionment through dense ambient layers and experimental soundscapes, inviting introspection.
Endless Summer
Fennesz
Combines ambient pop with avant-garde elements, creating reflective atmospheres and complex emotional themes.
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