Name: The Shape Of Things
Brand: John Foxx and The Maths

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

meta29lp

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2012-09-17

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

John Foxx and The Maths

Genre GB

New Wave / Post Punk

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finally on vinyl, 180gram, limited edition. 'shape of things' is a collaboration between foxx and electronic composer and synthesizer collector, benge (ben edwards). the latter is best known for his 2008 album twenty systems, which was described by brian eno as a 'brilliant contribution to the archeology of electronic music.' the follow-up to their critically acclaimed 'interplay' album (2011), was recorded and mixed at benge's studio in london. like 'interplay,' it's the sound of analogue synthesizers and drum machines - and on one track feedbacking guitars played by foxx himself. there's a raw, experimental edge to much of the material on the new album, which is linked together by a series of instrumentals. although not overtly autobiographical, the tone of the songs is a lot more reflective and emotional than their previous work. many of the lyrics explore feelings of loss over opportunities and lovers missed - possible futures that remain unlived. the electronic music created out of machines built 30 or 40 years ago creates an atmospheric, rough-edged accompaniment for this set of feelings and atmospheres. it's both analogue and forward-looking; echoes from the past but also still futuristic - a strange push and pull that mirrors the words perfectly.

The Shape Of Things

Music GB