The Garden (1981)

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Title: The Garden
Artist: John Foxx
Genre: Synthpop
Released: 1981

Tracks:
1 - Europe After the Rain - 3:58
2 - Systems of Romance - 4:02
3 - When I Was a Man and You Were a Woman - 3:37
4 - Dancing Like a Gun - 4:10
5 - Pater Noster - 2:32
6 - Night Suit - 4:27
7 - You Were There - 3:51
8 - Fusion / Fission - 3:48
9 - Walk Away - 3:52
10 - The Garden - 7:04

CD 2
1 - Swimmer II - 5:16
2 - This Jungle - 4:44
3 - Miles Away - 3:19
4 - A Long Time - 3:51
5 - Swimmer I - 3:34
6 - Fog - 5:53
7 - Swimmer III - 5:27
8 - Swimmer IV - 3:58
9 - Dance With Me (early version) - 3:52
10 - A Woman on a Stairway (early version) - 5:02
11 - Fusion/Fission (early version) - 3:53
12 - Miles Away (alternative version) - 3:23

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Pete said:
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Title: The Garden
Artist: John Foxx
Genre: Synthpop
Released: 1981

Tracks:
1 - Europe After the Rain -
2 - Systems of Romance -
3 - When I Was a Man and You Were a Woman -
4 - Dancing Like a Gun -
5 - Pater Noster -
6 - Night Suit -
7 - You Were There -
8 - Fusion / Fission -
9 - Walk Away -
10 - The Garden -
1 - Swimmer II -
2 - This Jungle -
3 - Miles Away -
4 - A Long Time -
5 - Swimmer I -
6 - Fog -
7 - Swimmer III -
8 - Swimmer IV -
9 - Dance With Me (early version) -
10 - A Woman on a Stairway (early version) -
11 - Fusion/Fission (early version) -
12 - Miles Away (alternative version) -

Overview:
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"The Garden" is the second studio album by John Foxx, released in 1981. Known for his pioneering work in synthpop, Foxx continued to explore electronic sounds while incorporating more traditional instruments, creating a lush and atmospheric soundscape. This album followed his debut solo album "Metamatic" and marked a shift towards a more organic and pastoral sound, blending synthesizers with acoustic elements.

The album's opening track, "Europe After the Rain," became one of Foxx's most recognized songs, capturing the melancholic yet hopeful essence of his music. Tracks like "Systems of Romance" and "Dancing Like a Gun" further showcase his ability to blend poetic lyrics with intricate electronic arrangements.

"The Garden" has been praised for its rich textures and innovative use of technology, reflecting the early 1980s' fascination with both futurism and nostalgia. It stands as a testament to John Foxx's influence on the synthpop genre and his role in shaping the sound of the decade.
 
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