Top tracks — play these first
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Running Across Thin Ice With Tigers — This track highlights Foxx's ability to blend metaphorical lyrics with atmospheric sound design, creating a sense of urgency and introspection that encapsulates the album's themes.
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Ghosts on Water — With its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, this song exemplifies Foxx's skill in crafting immersive soundscapes, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Twilight’s Last Gleaming — This track showcases Foxx's lyrical depth and melodic sensibility, marrying poignant reflections with lush electronic arrangements that resonate throughout the project.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ambient textures with strong melodies, showcasing Foxx's innovative approach to synth-pop.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build layers of synth textures, while the second half shifts towards more melodic and vocal-driven pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate ambient soundscapes that create a sense of space, particularly in 'Running Across Thin Ice With Tigers' and 'Twilight’s Last Gleaming'.
- The use of reverb and echo effects on the vocals enhances the ethereal quality, making them blend seamlessly with the instrumental backdrop.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy soundscapes for introspection
- wave-like pacing with ebbing flow
- thoughtful moments of quiet reflection
- for late-night wandering
- evocative melodies for daydreaming
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat dance tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 26, 1983, The Golden Section marked John Foxx's transition from the commercial success of his earlier work with Ultravox to a more experimental solo endeavor. This album followed the acclaimed Metamatic, showcasing Foxx's deepening exploration of electronic soundscapes and conceptual themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Visage
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Wild Love 3:45
- 2 Someone 3:30
- 3 Your Dress 4:26
- 4 Running Across Thin Ice With Tigers 5:37
- 5 Sitting at the Edge of the World 4:23
- 6 Endlessly 4:18
- 7 Ghosts on Water 3:12
- 8 Like a Miracle 5:10
- 9 The Hidden Man 5:44
- 10 Twilight’s Last Gleaming 4:24
- 11 Dance With Me 3:29
- 12 The Lifting Sky 4:48
- 13 Annexe 3:10
- 14 Wings and a Wind 5:15
- 15 A Kind of Wave 3:37
- 16 A Woman on a Stairway 4:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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