Souvenir of a Golden Era

Advantages: If you own this album knowbody can critise your taste in music!
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...which harks back to a golden era. Hardly surprising, seeing as the loose concept of the album is a day in the life of a couple at the seaside. Such classicism can be seen in the instrumentation. Sparse compared to some of their later work, the string quartet is ever present yet exudes a positively life-affirming glow. Yet if the arrangements are somewhat subdued at times, the lyrics certainly aren't. There's little point quoting them here, because they all work so well as a full-bodied piece of literature. This truly is a scrumptious album - buy it!... Read review

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Advantages: Pioneer of UK Electronic Music
Disadvantages: Lacking Commercial Sucess

...John Foxx (real name Dennis Leigh) was the former lead singer with ULTRAVOX in the 70’s. He left Ultravox in 1979 (Midge Ure look over the Ultravox become HUGE) to peruse a solo career. In 1980 the classic and extremely influential LP METAMATIC. The likes of GARY NUMAN has sited JOHN FOXX as an inspiration for this own career. John Foxx did manage some level of success in the early to mid 80’s. Hit singles like UNDERPASS, NO-ONE DRIVING and BURNING CAR all from the Metamatic era. The next album from 1982 THE GARDEN again is a classic. Showing the multi-talents of John Foxx. The title track is so atmospheric and the whole album has a warm sense throughout. Others albums include 1983 THE GOLDEN SECTION and the 1985 IN MYSTERIOUS WAYS. John took a break from music for a number of years after being somewhat disillusioned, concentrating... Read review

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