London Overgrown

John Foxx's "London Overgrown" is a hauntingly beautiful exploration of a post-apocalyptic London, blending synthpop, ambient, new wave, and cold wave elements into a darkly hypnotic soundscape. Released on Metamatic Records in 2015, this concept album is the result of years of work inspired by Foxx's own experiences and visions of an abandoned, overgrown city. The ten-track journey, spanning 53 minutes, paints a vivid picture of a future London, where nature reclaims the urban landscape, and the remnants of humanity move stealthily through the ruins. From the eerie beauty of "The Beautiful Ghost" to the pulsating rhythms of "Everything Is Illuminated," each song contributes to the album's atmospheric narrative. "London Overgrown" is not just an album; it's an immersive experience that challenges the listener to envision a city transformed by time and nature, offering a chilling yet captivating soundtrack to an imagined apocalypse.