John foxx metamatic 30th anniversary edition boomkat. John foxx and louis gordon haunted short clip from six minute sideways version duration. Thusly, i began to delve into the discography of john foxx, a former ultravox member. John foxx and the maths howl single version by metamatic records published on 20200207t. Otherwise, metamatic is as important as any kraftwerk lp. Maybe it is unfair to cite enos untouchable grasp of sound layering and tone painting, but like gary numan, john foxx. What was intensely futuristic back in the early 80s. While metamatic ultimately proved to be the least outwardly accessible of foxx s eighties solo albums, it also proved to be his greatest, as its followup, the garden, though a fine piece of synthdriven pop in its own right, signaled a step toward a more conventionally melodic sound that foxx would continue to explore, despite diminishing. Sinister, discordant synth pop that is musically and conceptually an imagined dystopian future defined by isolation via technology very much akin to early gary numan, but with far less commercial potential. I really cant believe its been thirty years since john foxx s pioneering metamatic hit the shelves.
I really cant believe its been thirty years since john foxxs pioneering metamatic hit the shelves. Former ultravox guitarist robin simon joins foxx, benge ben edwards and hannah peel after previously guesting with the maths at their debut roundhouse show in 2010. John foxx metamatic 19802007 the garden 19812008 despite being a seminal figure in the rise of experimental synthpop during the late 1970s, john foxx has never received the level of notoriety lavished on fellow synthpioneers kraftwerk and gary numan. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. It was his first solo project following his split with ultravox the previous year.
Listening to metamatic next to brian enos pop albums which it was clearly influenced by, really underlines enos genius. Discography, information on upcoming releases and concerts. Metamatic records first major compilation of john foxx material is the first part of a double release spanning 35 years as a solo artist. Metamatic is remastered by foxx himself, with expanded artwork and sleevenotes. The name metamatic comes from a painting machine by kinetic artist jean tinguely, first exhibited at. John foxx metamatic deluxe edition mr kinskis music. Collaborations foxx has performed and recorded with a variety of artists and musicians since returning to the music scene in the midnineties, most notably with louis gordon but also with harold budd, jori hulkkonen, robin guthrie formerly of. A departure from the mix of synthesizers and conventional instruments on systems of romance, his last album with the band, metamatic included a more hardedged electronic sound. Harold budd has quite a few collaborations yet td stands out as a stellar, powerful minimalist atmospheric double album.
Metamatic 1980 john foxx download music download he. He was the original lead singer of the band ultravox, before leaving to embark on a solo career with midge ure eventually taking his place in ultravox. Before the cathedral oceans, there was a garden and metamatic. Find highquality john foxx stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. Listen to nightlife from john foxx s modern art the very best of john foxx for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. In next page click regular or free download and wait certain amount of time usually around 30 seconds until download button will appead. Listen to your favorite songs from metamatic by john foxx now. No part of this website may be reproduced in any form, or by any means, without prior permission in writing from metamatic. On metamatic, foxx cultivates a curious air of disinterest that never seems truly bored, but is much more extreme than even his unarguably distant vocal style for ultravox it holds up as one of the peaks of the early80s fascination with emotionless, kraftwerkinspired synth pop. What was intensely futuristic back in the early 80s still sounds delightfully cold and alien, yet its importance now is highlighted by the reemergence of the cold wave sound thanks to bands like cold cave and silk flowers.
The noise covers the years from his debut single underpass in january 1980 to the rest of the last century, up to his comeback albums with louis gordon, shifting city and the omnedelic exotour in 1997 and 1998. It was his first solo album following his split with ultravox the previous year. It may sound familiar now, but in 1980 it was very original and soon became the template for many, many electro lps that followed. Listen to metamaticby john foxx on slacker radio, where you can also create personalized internet radio stations based on your favorite albums, artists and songs. Stream john foxx and the maths howl single version by metamatic records from desktop or your mobile device. John foxx s debut album, synthetically speaking, is one of the truest in the. That does not however detract from the wonderful electronic music and the obvious talent of john foxx. Clamshell box includes 3cds 6 art cards inside the cd box previously unreleased tracks 40 page booklet features previously unseen photos and rare drawings and illustrations by john foxx 2014 remaster of metamatic album from analogue tapes. John foxx s debut album, synthetically speaking, is one of the truest in the genres history sounding so dehumanized and cold, separating itself from flesh and blood with surgeons precision, definitely a new kind of man he sings about in one of the songs the contents so clinical, the synthesizer is more of a scalpel. It was released for john foxx s 2007 metamatic tour, and originally limited to pressings. Howl john foxx and the maths return with a new lineup on their 5th studio album, howl which will be released on 15 may 2020. This page is run by john foxx s independent label, metamatic records. The collection comprises metamatic, the garden, the golden section and in. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Listen to metamatic deluxe editionby john foxx on slacker radio, where you can also create personalized internet radio stations based on your favorite albums, artists and songs. John foxx and benges set of dystopian sciencefiction themes were first heard. John foxx metamatic 1980 first solo lp from john foxx, who had recently left ultravox after fronting their first three albums. A departure from the mix of synthesizers and conventional rock instrumentation on that bands work, metamatic was purely electronic in sound. Metamatic is the debut solo album by john foxx, released in 1980. Stream tracks and playlists from metamatic records on your desktop or mobile device. Buy a cd or vinyl record and get 90 days free amazon music unlimited with the purchase of a. Definitive edition of metamatic, the seminal debut by john foxx, remastered from analogue tapes and reissued with 2 x bonus discs of. Metamatic is an album by john foxx, released in 1980.
Primarily associated with electronic synthesizer music, he has also pursued a parallel career in graphic design and education. John foxx has crafted a superb collection of dark, leftofcenter synthpop but next to say here come the warm jets it sounds like an unfinished demo. The original 10track album, recorded in 1979 and originally released in 1980 was remastered from analogue tapes back in 2014, along with various bsides. Released in 1980, this album starkly gathers joy division and kraftwerk then fuses them together to create a very its 1980 and we dont live in the 70s anymore album. A box set of john foxxs first four solo albums on virgin records the virgin years 1980. Stream ad free with amazon music unlimited on mobile, desktop, and tablet. Definitive edition of metamatic, the seminal debut by john foxx, remastered from analogue tapes and reissued with 2 x bonus discs of previously unreleased alternate mixes, lost bsides, and a suite of 15 instrumentals echoing his obsessions with the bbc radiophonic workshop soundtracks. Metamatic 3cd deluxe edition by john foxx audio cd. Plus john foxx to stream in hifi, or to download in true cd quality on. Cutting a dashing figure in monochrome metallics, john foxx s classic. John foxx, metamatic, tiny colour movies, cathedral oceans, fox. Metamatic records also releases foxx collaborations with benge the maths, harold budd, louis gordon, robin guthrie, the soft moon, matthew dear, gazelle twin. John foxx and the maths howl exclusive download is available from and on the john foxx bandcamp. Howl by john foxx and the maths, released 10 february 2020 1.
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