Weatherbox
David Sylvian · 1989
199 min · 39 tracks · jazz
A kaleidoscopic fusion of ambient textures, art pop melodies, and avant-garde experimentation that shapes a vivid emotional landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brilliant Trees — This track exemplifies Sylvian's signature blend of lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the album's emotive depth.
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The Boy With the Gun — Featuring haunting melodies and evocative storytelling, this track highlights Sylvian's ability to weave complex narratives within his music.
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Pulling Punches — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate arrangements and reflective lyrics, making it a standout introduction.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- wave-like pacing invites immersion
- dynamic exploration of themes
- introspective moments for solitude
- long-form pieces for deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1989, Weatherbox marked David Sylvian's transition into more experimental territory following his success with the album Brilliant Trees. This project showcases his artistic evolution post-Japan, as he continued to explore intricate soundscapes and personal themes, solidifying his position as a solo artist with a distinct voice.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Brian Eno· Mark Hollis· Ryuichi Sakamoto
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pulling Punches 5:02
- 2 The Ink in the Well 4:30
- 3 Nostalgia 5:41
- 4 Red Guitar 5:09
- 5 Weathered Wall 5:44
- 6 Backwaters 4:52
- 7 Brilliant Trees 8:39
Disc 2
- 1 Words With the Shaman (Songs From the Tree Tops), Part 1: Ancient Evening 5:14
- 2 Words With the Shaman (Songs From the Tree Tops), Part 2: Incantation 3:30
- 3 Words With the Shaman (Songs From the Tree Tops), Part 3: Awakening 5:21
- 4 The Stigma of Childhood (Kin) 8:30
- 5 A Brief Conversation Ending in Divorce 3:32
- 6 Steel Cathedrals 18:55
Disc 3
- 1 Taking the Veil 4:40
- 2 Laughter and Forgetting 2:40
- 3 Before the Bullfight 9:45
- 4 Gone to Earth 3:01
- 5 Wave 9:13
- 6 Riverman 4:53
- 7 Silver Moon 6:07
Disc 4
- 1 The Healing Place 5:33
- 2 Answered Prayers 3:11
- 3 Where the Railroad Meets the Sea 2:53
- 4 The Wooden Cross 5:04
- 5 Silver Moon Over Sleeping Steeples 2:22
- 6 Camp Fire: Coyote Country 3:52
- 7 A Bird of Prey Vanishes Into a Bright Blue Cloudless Sky 3:15
- 8 Home 4:33
- 9 Sunlight Seen Through Towering Trees 3:02
- 10 Upon This Earth 6:24
Disc 5
- 1 September 1:19
- 2 The Boy With the Gun 5:18
- 3 Maria 2:50
- 4 Orpheus 4:51
- 5 The Devil's Own 3:12
- 6 When Poets Dreamed of Angels 4:47
- 7 Mother and Child 3:15
- 8 Let the Happiness In 5:37
- 9 Waterfront 3:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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