Virgins and Philistines

by The Colour Field

Virgins and Philistines cover art

Formed by Terry Hall following the dissolution of Fun Boy Three, this project sharply diverges from his previous ska and new wave endeavors in favor of pastoral, acoustic-driven melancholy. 'Virgins and Philistines' employs lush string arrangements, Hammond organs, and delicate 12-string guitars to construct a highly sophisticated, timeless aesthetic. The elegantly understated songcraft helped shape the sophisticated pop landscape of mid-80s Britain.

Genres

  • Sophisti-Pop
  • Neo-Acoustic

Tracklist

  1. Thinking Of You
  2. Faint Hearts
  3. Castles In The Air
  4. Take
  5. Cruel Circus
  6. Hammond Song
  7. Virgins And Philistines
  8. Armchair Theatre
  9. Yours Sincerely
  10. Sorry