In short, 'Metamatic' saw Foxx being able to distil and refine his style into its purest, most effective and influential form yet. Truthfully, there isn't really a weak moment on the entire disc, and whilst some tracks standout more than others, after a few plays, 'Metamatic' really begins to shine as one of the most enjoyable, very early 80s British electronic albums, that demonstrated all that was great about the country's growing fascination for the cold, danceable electro beats of Kraftwerk, and fashionable futurist themes and moods - something which 'Metamatic' does a better job of than most of its contemporary rivals. John Foxx, (aided by, at-the-time unknown; sharp, young engineer Gareth Jones) took his visionary tales of the future (first toyed with when he sang for Ultravox) to the next level, producing an album that features a genuinely eerie and clinical electronic atmosphere to match his jarring, detached vocals and astute sci-fi lyrics. 'Metamatic' is a stunning, confident and well-executed debut album, and is impossible to ignore for any fan of influential electronic music, especially if they love sci-fi, to boot.
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