Latest/On this day/16 January
Thomas Dolby: The Flat Earth

16 January 1984 · 43 YEARS

The Flat Earth

Thomas Dolby

Synth-pop blends with jazz-influenced narratives throughout this collection. The recording captures an era where electronic music moved away from the frantic pace of new wave toward a more atmospheric, expansive delivery.

Production remains incredibly lush, reflecting the technical obsessions of the period. The songs evoke the feeling of driving through a neon city at night, bridging the gap between futuristic experimentation and a grounded, human perspective.

SourcesDiscogs master

More albums released on 16 January