Fear Loves This Place cover

Fear Loves This Place

Julian Cope · 1992

16 min · 4 tracks · post-punk

A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk textures and introspective lyrics brimming with eerie charm.

Fear Loves This Place is a single by Julian Cope, released in 1992. A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk textures and introspective lyrics brimming with eerie charm. This album marked a significant moment in Cope's career, as it solidified his reputation as a solo artist following his time with The Teardrop Explodes. Although not a commercial hit, it received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and sonic experimentation, influencing the indie and alternative rock scenes of the early '90s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Fear Loves This Place sound like?

A kaleidoscopic blend of post-punk textures and introspective lyrics brimming with eerie charm. Rooted in post-punk.

What makes Fear Loves This Place by Julian Cope notable?

This album marked a significant moment in Cope's career, as it solidified his reputation as a solo artist following his time with The Teardrop Explodes. Although not a commercial hit, it received critical acclaim for its lyrical depth and sonic experimentation, influencing the indie and alternative rock scenes of the early '90s. Released in 1992, 'Fear Loves This Place' is Julian Cope's fourth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Peggy Suicide'. At this point, Cope was navigating a transition towards more experimental sounds while still rooted in his post-punk origins, reflecting both personal and artistic evolution.

How many songs are on Fear Loves This Place?

Fear Loves This Place has 4 tracks, running approximately 16 minutes.

Tracklist

4 tracks·16:23

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Fear Loves This Place Standout 4:18
  • 2 I Have Always Been Here Before Standout 4:35
  • 3 Sizewell B. Standout 4:43
  • 4 Gogmagog 2:46

Release Date

January 1, 1992

Genre

post-punk

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Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

16 min 23 sec