Strange Cargo (William Orbit album)
1987 studio album by William Orbit
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Strange Cargo is the second album by the English musician William Orbit, released in 1987.[1][2] It is the first in a series of similarly titled albums: Strange Cargo II, Strange Cargo III, and Strange Cargo Hinterland.[3] Its initial release was accompanied by a short liner note by Miles Copeland.
Released1987
GenresElectronic, synth-pop, synth-rock, ambient, downtempo
Length38:00
LabelI.R.S. No Speak
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| Released | 1987 | |||
| Genres | Electronic, synth-pop, synth-rock, ambient, downtempo | |||
| Length | 38:00 | |||
| Label | I.R.S. No Speak | |||
| Producer | William Orbit | |||
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Critical reception
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| The Philadelphia Inquirer | [5] |
The Philadelphia Inquirer called the album "well-played but rather dull," with a few "occasionally witty compositions."[5] Trouser Press wrote that, "mostly urgent and kinetic, with colorful sound effects, the unresolved semi-songs are mood-heavy and suggest a number of visual idioms, including action-adventure, comedy, espionage and mystery."[6]
Track listing
- "Via Caliente" – 2:35
- "Fire and Mercy" – 5:10
- "Jump Jet" – 2:08
- "Silent Signals" – 5:56
- "The Secret Garden" – 3:36
- "Out of the Ice" – 3:20
- "Scorpion" – 2:05
- "Riding to Rio" – 3:02
- "Jimmy's Jag" – 3:26
- "The Mighty Limpopo" – 4:18
- "Theme Dream" – 2:03
