Tiny Colour Movies cover

Released 20 years ago

Tiny Colour Movies

John Foxx · 2006

47 min · 15 tracks · new wave · psychedelic rock · synth-pop

A sonic exploration of urban landscapes, blending ambient textures with evocative synth melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • urban soundscapes for wandering minds
  • dynamic exploration of themes
  • evocative melodies for daydreaming
  • wave-like pacing for reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, fast-paced music
  • seek immediate gratification in tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2006, 'Tiny Colour Movies' marks John Foxx's return to music after a hiatus, following his previous album 'The Machine Stops' in 2003. This album showcases his continued evolution as an artist, moving deeper into ambient soundscapes while reflecting on the themes of city life and solitude.
Stylistic neighbors
Gary Numan· Kraftwerk· Visage

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Stray Sinatra Neurone 3:35
  • 2 Lost New York 2:54
  • 3 Kurfürstendamm 7:22
  • 4 Skyscraper 4:22
  • 5 The Projectionist 2:50
  • 6 Looped Los Angeles 6:01
  • 7 Points of Departure 0:56
  • 8 X-Ray Vision 2:58
  • 9 Smokescreen 2:26
  • 10 Underwater Automobiles 2:49
  • 11 A Peripheral Character 2:33
  • 12 Shadow City 2:21
  • 13 Interlude 0:42
  • 14 Thought Experiment 2:17
  • 15 Hand-Held Skies 3:35

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata