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The Pleasures of Electricity

John Foxx · 2001

62 min · 11 tracks · new wave · psychedelic rock · synth-pop

Ethereal synths weave through introspective lyrics, creating a dreamlike exploration of urban landscapes and emotional disconnection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike exploration of urban landscapes
  • steady pacing with introspective moments
  • immersive journeys through emotional disconnection
  • evening solitude with ethereal soundscapes

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party anthems
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2001, 'The Pleasures of Electricity' marked John Foxx's return to solo work after his previous collaboration with Louis Gordon on 'Metamatic.' By this time, Foxx had been an influential figure in electronic music since the late 1970s, transitioning from new wave to a more ambient sound that characterized this album.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Visage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Funny Thing 4:16
  • 2 Nightlife 5:52
  • 3 Camera 7:46
  • 4 Invisible Women 5:54
  • 5 Cities of Light 5 5:24
  • 6 Uptown/Downtown 6:29
  • 7 When It Rains 4:20
  • 8 Automobile 5:53
  • 9 The Falling Room 4:49
  • 10 Travel 6:54
  • 11 Quiet City 5:05

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