Envy - Arto Lindsay / Ambitious Lovers - Audio CD - Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

Ambitious Lovers’ 1984 debut, ‘Envy,’ is a singular work that captures Arto Lindsay’s restless creativity at a crossroads of art-rock intellect and pop sophistication. Lindsay, already notorious for his work with DNA and the New York No Wave scene, partners with keyboardist Peter Scherer to craft an album that’s as unpredictable as it is listenable. ‘Envy’ thrives on contrasts—seductive melodies entwined with wiry guitar shards, slick synths colliding with slyly subversive lyrics, and deep grooves layered over angular rhythms. The record feels both cosmopolitan and intimate, drawing from Brazilian influences, downtown New York experimentalism, and a knowing wink at mainstream pop forms. It’s an album that rewards repeated listening: each spin uncovers new details, whether it’s a sly rhythmic twist or an unexpected harmonic flourish. ‘Envy’ is a testament to Lindsay’s ability to smuggle the avant-garde into the realm of the accessible, making it essential for collectors who value innovation as much as enjoyment. For anyone interested in the vibrant crosscurrents of 1980s pop and the outer edges of musical possibility, ‘Envy’ is a vital document—playful, challenging, and utterly irresistible. Track List: 1 - Cross Your Legs - 5:05 2 - Trouble Maker - 2:25 3 - Pagode Americano - 2:12 4 - Nothings Monstered - 1:00 5 - Crowning Roar - 1:00 6 - Too Many Mansions - 3:52 7 - Let's Be Adult - 4:18 8 - Venus Lost Her Shirt - 1:55 9 - My Competition - 0:45 10 - Badú - 1:06 11 - Dora - 2:55 12 - Beberibe - 1:00 13 - Locus Coruleus - 5:06