Things to Come
Peter Schilling · 1985
39 min · 9 tracks · Neue Deutsche Welle
An atmospheric blend of synth-pop and rock, echoing the anxieties and hopes of a rapidly changing world.
Why this album works
The album features the hit single 'The Hurricane (Hammers on the Shore)', which helped it chart prominently in Germany and other European countries. 'Things to Come' is notable for its exploration of futuristic themes, reflecting the cultural zeitgeist of the mid-1980s amid Cold War tensions and technological advancement.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo atmospheric flow reflective moments of solitude nighttime cityscape immersion
- Context
- Released in January 1985, 'Things to Come' was Peter Schilling's second album following his successful debut, which featured the hit 'Major Tom (Coming Home)'. At this point in his career, Schilling was solidifying his status in the Neue Deutsche Welle movement, exploring deeper themes in his music while maintaining a pop sensibility.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thomas Anders· Kraftwerk· Alphaville· Modern Talking· Rosenstolz· Bad Boys Blue· Mylène Farmer· Fools Garden
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Chill of the Night 4:04
- 2 City of the Night (Berlin) Standout 5:06
- 3 Lone Survivor 4:04
- 4 The Hurricane (Hammers on the Shore) Standout 4:23
- 5 Where You Are I Am 4:40
- 6 Things to Come Standout 4:23
- 7 Terra Titanic (Lost to the Sea) 3:58
- 8 Zone 804 4:11
- 9 10.000 Points 4:18
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