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Accelerator

The Future Sound of London · 1991

66 min · 13 tracks · techno

A labyrinthine blend of ambient soundscapes and driving techno beats that reshape electronic music's boundaries.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • wave-like pacing and flow
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released as The Future Sound of London's second album in 1991, 'Accelerator' followed their debut, 'Theory of Machines.' At this point in their career, the duo was gaining recognition for their innovative approach to electronic music, combining elements of techno, ambient, and experimental sounds. Their evolving style was beginning to influence the burgeoning rave scene in the UK.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· Orbital

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Expander 5:39
  • 2 Stolen Documents 5:13
  • 3 While Others Cry 5:27
  • 4 Calcium 5:22
  • 5 It’s Not My Problem 4:15
  • 6 Papua New Guinea 6:46
  • 7 Moscow 3:33
  • 8 1 in 8 5:54
  • 9 Pulse State 5:57
  • 10 Central Industrial 4:29
  • 11 Expander (remix) 4:53
  • 12 Moscow (remix) 4:55
  • 13 Papua New Guinea (Graham Massey mix) 3:44

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