John foxx and the maths the other mother by metamatic. Discover more music, concerts, videos, and pictures with the largest catalogue online at. When we were working at pathway studios making metamatic, there were a lot guys coming in with stolen channel one tapes and making dub mixes of them, quickly because they were. John foxxs debut album, synthetically speaking, is one of the truest in the.
The original 10track album, recorded in 1979 and originally released in 1980 was remastered from analogue tapes back in 2014, along with various bsides. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookie policy. John foxxs profile including the latest music, albums, songs, music videos and more updates. John foxx s bmovie ballardian video neuronica was recorded and assembled for a cutup movie by foxx and karborn inspired by the ideas and work of british writer jg ballard. The 2018 3cd deluxe edition of john foxx s synth classic album from 1980. 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. He was the original lead singer of the band ultravox, before leaving to embark on a solo ca. The noise spans the period from foxx s 1980 debut single underpass right along to his late 90s comeback offerings with louis gordon, shifting city and subterranean omnidelic exotour. Clamshell box includes 3cds 6 art cards inside the cd box previously unreleased tracks 40 page booklet features previously unseen photos by chris gabrin, plus rare rare drawings and illustrations by john foxx 2014 remaster of metamatic album from analogue tapes every bside, outtake and unreleased track has been taken from the best possible source and remastered over the last 4. John foxx releases a 3 cd deluxe edition of his metamatic album on 25 may 2018. This page is run by john foxxs independent label, metamatic records. John foxx is an english singer, artist, photographer and teacher. A departure from the mix of synthesizers and conventional rock instrumentation on that bands work, metamatic was purely electronic in sound.
Metmatic present the first part of a double release spanning thirtyfive years of john foxx as a solo artist. Before the cathedral oceans, there was a garden and metamatic. Benge had already broken the news on his own blog in november calling the maths a new album project. 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.
Because our mp3s have no drm, you can play it on any device that supports mp3, even on your ipod. John foxx and benges set of dystopian sciencefiction themes were first heard in the critically acclaimed stage play of e. Foxx ditches his ultravox past and embraces synthesiser technology, creating an eerie, futurist synthpop record to be danced to slowly, under the shadow of the cenotaph. 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 secret blancmange album, waiting room is now available to download here. Metamatic is his first solo album after his stint as founder and vocalist with ultravox. Get all the lyrics to songs on metamatic and join the genius community of music scholars to learn the meaning behind the lyrics. John foxx is the stage name of english musician dennis leigh. Metamatic records also releases foxx collaborations with benge the maths, harold budd, louis gordon, robin guthrie, the soft moon, matthew dear, gazelle twin. Official channel for john foxx and metamatic records. Underpass 1980 single edit modern art the very best of john foxx. Metamatic release by john foxx see all versions of this release, 11 available overview.
The original album metamatic 1980 only has 10 tracks and it was reissued in 1993, 2001, and 2007 with added bonus tracks 4 separate albums. Harold budd has quite a few collaborations yet td stands out as a stellar, powerful minimalist atmospheric double album. After recording three albums with ultravox, john foxx left the band to strike out on his own. Feb 17, 2015 just over 35 years ago, john foxx released his first solo album, metamatic. Metamatic is an album by john foxx, released in 1980. Electronic, techno, electro, house, experimental, grime, dubstep, hip hop, alternative, indie, and many more. Eno et bowie comme ancetres, gary numan comme comparse. Listeners familiar with that band will be surprised to learn that foxx has created an opus based on claude debussys sunken cathedral. John foxx listen and stream free music, albums, new releases, photos, videos john foxx.
Plaza 2014 remastered version john foxx john foxx metamatic. By using our website and our services, you agree to our use of cookies as described. Not only does this collection collate a lot of material from b sidesflexidiscs and double singles, it also includes 5 tracks not previously available. No mention of its superlative electro haiku lyrics. John foxx used to be the frontman for the glam rock band ultravox even before midge ure. May 18, 2008 the three albums after metamatic combined electronics with other instruments and a range of production techniques, ranging from 60s beatlesque pop to 80s synthpop. I assume that both masterings 19932001 had significant input from john foxx. Howl is the title track on the 5th john foxx and the maths studio album, out on 15 may 2020 preorder. Two years in the making, close to the noise floor is a 4cd, 61track set exploring the origins of electronica in the uk.
If you are a fan of gary numan, a flock of seagulls, the human league, and other early 80s electronic artists, definitely check out john foxx s works as he no doubt inspired them all. Abstract, atmospheric vocals by john foxx and elizabeth bernholz gazelle twin. It was his first solo project following his split with ultravox the previous year. Bleep we sell the best music from the best record labels and artists in the world. Listening to metamatic next to brian enos pop albums which it was clearly influenced by, really underlines enos genius. Metamatic is the debut solo album by john foxx, released in 1980. Featuring tracks from key figures on the cassette label underground alongside early releases by future stars of the movement including a new kind of man by john foxx, this is part primitive rave, part synthesiser porn and part history lesson. The chrome of its metallic romance softened by glints of golden light. He was the original lead singer of the band ultravox. John foxx metamatic deluxe edition mr kinskis music shack. Taking the name from a painting by artist jean tinguely, this album stands as one of the classics of early electronew wave. John foxx metamatic 2007 remastered deluxe edition youtube. Listen free to john foxx metamatic plaza, hes a liquid and more.
The booklet includes the lyrics to all the songs as well as rare photos from 1980. In december 2009, the metamatic website announced the new musical project john foxx and the maths, the name given to the work written and produced by john foxx and benge. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Mp3 is a digital audio format without digital rights management drm technology. Stream tracks and playlists from metamatic records on your desktop or mobile device. Thusly, i began to delve into the discography of john foxx, a former ultravox member. Foxxs lyrics also alluded to the fluidity of human relationships. We specialise in finding the highest quality products regardless of format or genre. John foxx and the maths will be playing live at concorde2 on friday 7th june. This album also features new mixes created especially for the machine. Sep 18, 2006 underpass 1980 single edit modern art the very best of john foxx. Discography, information on upcoming releases and concerts.
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