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HoboSapiens
Rock · 2003 · 12 tracks

HoboSapiens

John Cale

A sleek, digital rebirth blending glitchy electronica with Cale's signature baritone. High-concept pop that feels both ancient and futuristic.

October 6, 2003 · EMI

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A sophisticated blend of digital curiosity and veteran world-weariness.

Tracklist · 12 Tracks
01
Zen
6:03
02
Reading My Mind
4:11
03
Things
3:37
04
Look Horizon
5:41
05
Magritte
4:58
06
Archimedes
4:41
07
Caravan
6:44
08
Bicycle
5:06
09
Twilight Zone
3:49
10
Letter From Abroad
5:10
11
Things X
4:50
12
Over Her Head
5:24
Moments Worth Waiting For
The hypnotic Brian Eno drum loop on 'Bicycle' that anchors Cale's drifting, processed vocal delivery.
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Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does HoboSapiens sound next to the rest of John Cale's catalogue?

Digital Clarity+1.8σ

The production is pushed notably harder into digital clarity than this artist usually allows.

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