The Golden Section (1983)

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Title: The Golden Section
Artist: John Foxx
Genre: Synthpop
Released: 1983

Tracks:
1 - My Wild Love - 3:45
2 - Someone - 3:30
3 - Your Dress - 4:26
4 - Running Across Thin Ice With Tigers - 5:37
5 - Sitting at the Edge of the World - 4:23
6 - Endlessly - 4:18
7 - Ghosts on Water - 3:12
8 - Like a Miracle - 5:10
9 - The Hidden Man - 5:44
10 - Twilight's Last Gleaming - 4:24
11 - Dance With Me - 3:29
12 - The Lifting Sky - 4:48
13 - Annexe - 3:10
14 - Wings and a Wind - 5:15
15 - A Kind of Wave - 3:37
16 - A Woman on a Stairway - 4:29

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Title: The Golden Section
Artist: John Foxx
Genre: Synthpop
Released: 1983

Tracks:
1 - My Wild Love -
2 - Someone -
3 - Your Dress -
4 - Running Across Thin Ice With Tigers -
5 - Sitting at the Edge of the World -
6 - Endlessly -
7 - Ghosts on Water -
8 - Like a Miracle -
9 - The Hidden Man -
10 - Twilight's Last Gleaming -
11 - Dance With Me -
12 - The Lifting Sky -
13 - Annexe -
14 - Wings and a Wind -
15 - A Kind of Wave -
16 - A Woman on a Stairway -

Overview:
"The Golden Section" is a notable album by John Foxx, released in 1983. As a prominent figure in the synthpop genre, Foxx's work on this album showcases his ability to blend electronic music with lyrical depth and atmospheric soundscapes. This album followed his earlier success with "Metamatic" and continued to explore themes of transformation and introspection.

The album features a mix of tracks that highlight Foxx's distinctive voice and innovative use of synthesizers. Songs like "Endlessly" and "Your Dress" exemplify his knack for crafting catchy yet thoughtful pop tunes. Meanwhile, tracks such as "Running Across Thin Ice With Tigers" and "Ghosts on Water" delve into more experimental territory, reflecting the broader artistic trends of the early 1980s.

"The Golden Section" is often appreciated for its cohesive sound and the way it captures the spirit of the era, blending the technological optimism of the 80s with a sense of personal and artistic exploration. It remains a significant work in John Foxx's discography and a beloved piece among synthpop enthusiasts.
 
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