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Toyah - Ophelia's Shadow (Deluxe Edition) - Import 2 CD
Toyah - Ophelia's Shadow (Deluxe Edition) - Import 2 CD
CD
Rock
Progressive/Art Rock
November 21, 2025
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Catalog No.: EDS55745832
JAN/ISBN: 740155745837
Number of Discs: 2
Country/Region of Manufacture: Import
Credits:
Toyah
Description:
Toyah Willcox (vocals) followed up the assertive and well-received Prostitute (1988) with the second entry into what she had planned as a trilogy, according to her essay in the 2003 CD reissue. The confrontational anger inherent in much of Prostitute has evolved into an even-tempered and quite possibly more feminine reflection of the artist on Ophelia's Shadow. Backing the vocalist are her co-conspirators from the criminally short-lived Sunday All Over the World: Paul Bevis (drums/percussion), Robert Fripp (guitars), Tony Geballe (guitars/computer), and Trey Gunn (stick/keyboards). They create a sonic patchwork of textures for Willcox that runs the gamut of the deliciously slinky opening title track to the nimble driving rhythm of "Homeward." The rich and visceral imagery in "The Shaman Says" foreshadows the likes of postmodern alternative singer/songwriters such as Tori Amos or Juliana Hatfield, with the theatrics of Kate Bush. The bright syncopated pop of "Brilliant Day" is a standout for the dreamy introduction and chorus that cleverly coalesces around the verses. In this context, the intricate melody is emphasized by the precision of the musicians. With an underlining techno motif, "Prospect" is a dark and slightly foreboding rocker, delivered in the spirit of Blondie's Deborah Harry. "Take What You Will" hearkens back to Prostitute with pointed lyrical objectification such as "Take what you will/Creeping 'round the hallway/Taking all the silver/Taking all my photos/Taking all the jewelry/Taking all there is of me."Fripp's fretwork punctuates the instrumental bridges and underscores the chorus as the tune moves along with a stealthy and almost anticipatory snarl. The best example of Willcox's highly underrated prose is appropriately enough on "The Woman Who Had an Affair With Herself," in which she elucidates the Shakespearian reference in the project's moniker. ~ Lindsay Planer
Tracklisting:
1.Ophelia's Shadow2.The Shaman Says3.Brilliant Day4.Prospect5.Turning Tide6.Take What You Will7.Ghost Light8.The Woman Who Had An Affair With Herself9.Homeward10.Lords Of The Never Known11.Harlequin (Holy Day)12.Hicksville (3D)13.Broken Special (The Island)14.Robert's Night15.Fret + Tap16.Space Hopping1.Daydreaming (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)2.Shirt Of The Muse (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)3.Amazon (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)4.Robert's Night (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)5.Broken Special (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)6.Harlequin (Holy Day) (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)7.Face The Space (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)8.Revive The World (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)9.Dan The Man (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)10.Hicksville (3D) (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)11.Amazon (Demo)12.Dan The Man (Demo)13.Broken Special (Demo)14.Hicksville (Demo)15.Face The Space (Demo)
1.Ophelia's Shadow
2.The Shaman Says
3.Brilliant Day
4.Prospect
5.Turning Tide
6.Take What You Will
7.Ghost Light
8.The Woman Who Had An Affair With Herself
9.Homeward
10.Lords Of The Never Known
11.Harlequin (Holy Day)
12.Hicksville (3D)
13.Broken Special (The Island)
14.Robert's Night
15.Fret + Tap
16.Space Hopping
1.Daydreaming (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
2.Shirt Of The Muse (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
3.Amazon (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
4.Robert's Night (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
5.Broken Special (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
6.Harlequin (Holy Day) (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
7.Face The Space (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
8.Revive The World (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
9.Dan The Man (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
10.Hicksville (3D) (Live In Warsaw 26/06/1992)
11.Amazon (Demo)
12.Dan The Man (Demo)
13.Broken Special (Demo)
14.Hicksville (Demo)
15.Face The Space (Demo)
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