It’s hard to believe, but it’s actually been two years since the latest John Foxx solo albums; the twin-pak™ attack of “Avenham” and “The Arcade Project.” While we’ve been caught up in the heightened drama of life itself, Foxx hadn’t been sitting idle. Or maybe he had! His artistic statement here was all about letting go and engaging freely with the 88 keys without anything intruding on his attention.
“Around dawn is the best time to play piano.” says Foxx. “Self-critical mechanisms mostly dormant, so I’m free to invent and enjoy for a while. The piano faces a window overlooking a valley surrounded by hills, where the sun comes up. There’s often an early mist in the valley – and quite often, it rains. Some notes and sounds resonate with remembered experiences and you get glimpses of times and people. It’s valuable. Quiet. Free association, myriad moments orbiting – and off you go.”
John Foxx
Fans who enjoyed “The Arcade Project” will undoubtedly find something to love here. Foxx had also guided a cover [presumably a Jonathan Barnbrook effort] with interesting references among the re-purposed nostalgia. My eye was immediately captured by the presence of Harold Budd and a closer inspection revealed Ultravox themselves.
John Foxx: Wherever You Are – UK – CD [2025]
- When She Walked In With The Dawn
- Someone Indistinct
- Once I Had A Love
- Evensong
- To Whom It May Concern
- Night Vision 1
- A Swimmer In A Summer River
- Morning In A Great City
- Chandeliering – On The Ceiling
- Night Vision 2
- Wherever You Are
Yes, there is a CD, but this being the 21st century, there’s also an LP. Clear vinyl this time. These are available at the artist’s webstore, and the CD will set you back $13.99. The clear vinyl LP will come with a signed A4 print by Foxx himself. Just like the recent “Metamatic” 45th anniversary gray vinyl LP. The clear vinyl LP is depicted below and has the same music and is priced at $28.99. Helpfully, there’s a bundle for compulsives like me with a bit of a discount: $40.99 for the pair.
Pre-order is live now and the music will ship for a March 28th street date. I’ve got to get some sales cash from my culled titles in the Record Cell, but I think I can swing this. DJs hit that button!
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I look forward to hearing this, as I enjoy listening to The Arcades Project and in the past was lucky enough to attend a couple of live piano performances by Foxx (Quiet Man readings)
I am not so keen on the cover artwork though-it looks too messy and confused for my taste and I am surprised by it quite honestly as his cover art is usually exemplary.
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gavinthemetamorph – The blurred typography on the cover was the biggest sticking point for me. It felt arbitrary and represented a slacking of the usual excellent work from Mr. Barnbrook. Though it’s still miles better than Bowie’s “Reality!”
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Looking forward to this release. The Arcades Project was such a good album and a continuation of that is very welcome.
Regarding the Cover Art, I like it. Snapshots of times and people that obviously mean something to Herr Foxx.
A Few personal snapshot of Foxx, Ultravox! and possibly Foxx’s Wife/Partner, a nice touch from the very private Quiet Man.
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I am all for the concept of the covert art,just dont particularly like the execution. I am sure the music will be heavenly!
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gavinthemetamorph – Still, we have been trained over 45 years to expect a Foxx cover to be at least a cut above the rest. I think the many small photos are not to be taken literally; rather to create a gestalt that supported the music. Which we won’t hear for several weeks.
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