What makes The Good Son vs. The Only Daughter by David Sylvian notable?

The album exemplifies the growing trend of remix culture within the music industry, showcasing how established artists can reinvent their work through collaboration. It received critical acclaim for its innovative approach and was seen as a pivotal moment in Sylvian's career, affirming his status in the avant-garde music scene. At the time of its release in 2005, David Sylvian was navigating a transition from his earlier work, moving further into avant-garde territory. This album followed his acclaimed 2003 release 'Blemish', building on its experimental foundation while collaborating with various remix artists to reinterpret his pieces.

Who is The Good Son vs. The Only Daughter for?

The Good Son vs. The Only Daughter works well if you're into meditative exploration of identity, wave-like pacing with peaks and ethereal soundscapes for reflection.

How many songs are on The Good Son vs. The Only Daughter?

The Good Son vs. The Only Daughter has 9 tracks, running approximately 48 minutes.

The Good Son vs. The Only Daughter

David Sylvian · 2005

48 min · 9 tracks · jazz · new wave · ambient

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with intricate remixes, creating a meditative exploration of emotion and identity.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

meditative exploration of identity
wave-like pacing with peaks
ethereal soundscapes for reflection
immersive listening in order

Maybe skip if you want

seeking upbeat, instant gratification
prefer standalone tracks over flow

Where this album fits

Career context: At the time of its release in 2005, David Sylvian was navigating a transition from his earlier work, moving further into avant-garde territory. This album followed his acclaimed 2003 release 'Blemish', building on its experimental foundation while collaborating with various remix artists to reinterpret his pieces.
Stylistic neighbors: Brian Eno· Mark Hollis· Ryuichi Sakamoto

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 The Only Daughter (remixed by Ryoji Ikeda) 5:49
2 Blemish (remixed by Burnt Friedman) 4:50
3 The Heart Knows Better (remixed by Sweet Billy Pilgrim) 5:29
4 A Fire in the Forest (remixed by Readymade FC) 5:05
5 The Good Son (remixed by Yoshihiro Hanno) 4:33
6 Late Night Shopping (remixed by Burnt Friedman) 2:51
7 How Little We Need to Be Happy (remixed by Tatsuhiko Asano) 4:35
8 The Only Daughter (remixed by Jan Bang and Erik Honore) 5:28
9 Blemish (remixed by Akira Rabelais) 10:10

What to play next

Listen next

When Loud Weather Buffeted Naoshima

2007

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Blemish

2003

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