David Sylvian Secrets Of The Beehive (Corona Yellow Opaque Vinyl)

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• Secrets of the Beehive is the fourth solo album by David Sylvian, released in 1987. Written quickly after an intense press tour, the record was tracked in London, Bath and the south of France. It represents a shift toward more intimate and stripped-back arrangements, with acoustic guitar, piano, double bass and subtle orchestration forming its core. The music frames Sylvians distinctive baritone in hushed, contemplative settings, offering a collection of songs that feel fragile yet deeply resonant.

  The album balances elements of art pop, chamber rock and ambient songcraft. Space and silence play as important a role as instrumentation, giving the record a restrained, delicate intensity. Tracks like Orpheus and Let the Happiness In are slow-building and atmospheric, revealing their stren