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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo atmospheric flow
  • reflective moments of solitude
  • nighttime cityscape immersion
  • consistent emotional undercurrents

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career 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
Nena· Falco· Kraftwerk

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) 5:06
  • 3 Lone Survivor 4:04
  • 4 The Hurricane (Hammers on the Shore) 4:23
  • 5 Where You Are I Am 4:40
  • 6 Things to Come 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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