Released 20 years ago
1983
Flying Lotus · 2006
33 min · 11 tracks · electronic · hip-hop · jazz
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and jazzy rhythms creates a dreamlike soundscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes for dreaming
- wave-like pacing with resolution
- short tracks for quick immersion
- playful exploration of rhythm
- engaging background for creative work
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking long, cohesive narratives
- prefer straightforward, predictable structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2006, Flying Lotus released '1983' as his debut album, marking the start of his influential career in experimental music. This album came shortly after he garnered attention for his production work and mixtapes, positioning him as a key figure in the Los Angeles beat scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thundercat· Kamasi Washington· Shlohmo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 1983 5:10
- 2 São Paulo 2:08
- 3 Bad Actors 1:28
- 4 Orbit Brazil 2:40
- 5 Shifty 1:28
- 6 Babble 0:53
- 7 Pet Monster Shotglass 6:39
- 8 Hello 2:48
- 9 Untitled #7 3:22
- 10 Unexpected Delight 3:22
- 11 1983 (Daedelus' Odd-Dance Party remix) 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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