John Cale - 'Music For a New Society' (1982)
Never mind John versus Paul. For some the ultimate in pop rivalries is John Vs. Lou and for me, Mr. Cale comes out on top. For these reasons - his many fine records - 'Fear', 'Paris 1919' etc., also - his production work for Patti, Nico, Stooges, Modern Lovers....
and this, perhaps his masterpiece.
Brooding, intense, scary but ultimately life-affirming this is music from the dark side of the fence - a sort-of 'Marble Index' for the 80's. Probably not for everyone - it took me years literally to get my head around it, but now I think it's one of the best albums of it's time - and it makes Depeche Mode sound like The Wurzles.
For more check out Mr. Cale's brilliant book 'What's Welsh For Zen?' - a truly great read for anyone interested in avant-garde-ism, pop music and surviving life
and this, perhaps his masterpiece.
Brooding, intense, scary but ultimately life-affirming this is music from the dark side of the fence - a sort-of 'Marble Index' for the 80's. Probably not for everyone - it took me years literally to get my head around it, but now I think it's one of the best albums of it's time - and it makes Depeche Mode sound like The Wurzles.
For more check out Mr. Cale's brilliant book 'What's Welsh For Zen?' - a truly great read for anyone interested in avant-garde-ism, pop music and surviving life
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