Released 30 years ago
Wild Opera
No-Man · 1996
55 min · 14 tracks · progressive rock · synth-pop · art rock
A surreal blend of art rock and synth-pop, weaving intricate melodies with reflective lyrics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady progression with resolution
- reflective melodies for contemplation
- surreal soundscapes for exploration
- thoughtful themes in each track
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1996, 'Wild Opera' is No-Man's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release 'Flowermouth' in 1994. At this point in their career, the duo of Tim Bowness and Steven Wilson was beginning to carve a unique niche within the progressive and art rock scenes, experimenting with more theatrical and conceptual elements in their music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Porcupine Tree· Talk Talk· Anathema
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Radiant City 3:31
- 2 Pretty Genius 3:51
- 3 Infant Phenomenon 3:21
- 4 Sinister Jazz 4:48
- 5 Housewives Hooked on Heroin 4:39
- 6 Libertine Libretto 3:20
- 7 Taste My Dream 6:09
- 8 Dry Cleaning Ray 3:26
- 9 Sheeploop 4:01
- 10 My Rival Trevor 4:20
- 11 Time Travel in Texas 4:24
- 12 My Revenge on Seattle 4:47
- 13 [silence] 2:00
- 14 Wild Opera 3:06
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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