Intellectual guitar rock with lyricism and architectural beauty.
"Adventure" is a work in which Television transforms the tension of their previous album into introspection, introducing twin guitars, keyboards, and ambience elements. It is a work that shows their maturity, fluctuating between raw power and pale colors.
A year after "Marquee Moon," which left its mark on rock history, Television has evolved into a more delicate and poetic direction without losing its intensity. "Adventure" is a work that breathes profound melodic beauty and structured guitar ensembles within a subdued tone. Tom Verlaine's vocals are frosty yet human, and the band as a whole maintains an exquisite balance of lyricism and tension. The gentle expanse of "Days" and "Carried Away" exudes a sense of tranquility found amid the hustle and bustle of New York. Rather than being an extension of their previous album, this album more clearly demonstrates the architectural beauty and spirituality of Television, a band with a depth that reveals new nuances with each listen.
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12 TRACKS:
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1)
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Glory
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2)
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Days
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3)
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Foxhole
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4)
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Careful
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5)
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Carried Away
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6)
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The Fire
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7)
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Ain't That Nothin'
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8)
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The Dream's Dream
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9)
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Adventure
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10)
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Ain't That Nothin' (Single Version)
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11)
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Glory (Early Version)
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12)
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Ain't That Nothin' (Run-Through) [not listed on back cover]
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