The St. Elmo’s fire mp3 just may be the greatest “song” of Brian Eno’s career. A telegraphic beat (soon switching to piano) provides a unique lead-in to the number, which tells of a signal-transmission's journey from populated areas to desert lands. The chorus is one of the best "hooks" ever and Robert Fripp's treated guitar solo at the conclusion of the track ranks with the best of his career
This tune if off Eno’s Another Green World and is generally considered to be the pinnacle of Eno’s career. A transitional work between his early "proto-new wave" recordings and later ambient fare, Another Green World made quite a splash when it was first released and deservedly so. It is, indeed, a groundbreaking work.
- 06.30.08
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