The Garden
John Foxx · 1981
66 min · 16 tracks · new wave · psychedelic rock · synth-pop
A lush blend of synth-driven soundscapes intertwined with ethereal vocals and poetic lyricism that evokes a dreamlike atmosphere.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamlike soundscapes for reflection
- wave-like pacing with dynamic peaks
- immersive listening for introspection
- evocative themes of nostalgia
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- dislike slow, unfolding narratives
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1981, 'The Garden' is John Foxx's follow-up to the critically acclaimed 'Metamatic'. At this point in his career, Foxx was solidifying his place within the emerging synth-pop scene, exploring more ambient and atmospheric territory while continuing to innovate and influence the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Visage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Europe After the Rain 4:02
- 2 Systems of Romance 4:05
- 3 When I Was a Man and You Were a Woman 3:39
- 4 Dancing Like a Gun 4:12
- 5 Pater Noster 2:35
- 6 Night Suit 4:26
- 7 You Were There 3:53
- 8 Fusion / Fission 3:50
- 9 Walk Away 3:56
- 10 The Garden 7:11
- 11 Young Man 2:55
- 12 Dance With Me 3:33
- 13 A Woman on a Starway 4:29
- 14 The Lifting Sky 4:46
- 15 Annexe 3:06
- 16 Wings and a Wind 5:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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