Ages
Edgar Froese · 1977
75 min · 8 tracks · electronic
Ages intertwines expansive electronic soundscapes with cinematic narratives, creating an otherworldly listening experience.
Why this album works
Ages is significant for its deep influence on the development of ambient and electronic music, especially within the Berlin School movement. The album received positive critical reception, with notable mentions in publications like Rolling Stone and has been cited by many contemporary electronic artists as an inspiration for their own work.
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- When Edgar Froese released Ages in 1977, he was solidifying his standing as a pioneer of electronic music after the success of Tangerine Dream's earlier works. This album followed the band's acclaimed album Stratosfear and showcased Froese's shift towards more introspective, solo compositions that emphasized ambient textures and complex structures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cabaret Voltaire· Kraftwerk· William Orbit
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Metropolis Standout 11:12
- 2 Era of the Slaves 8:11
- 3 Tropic of Capricorn Standout 20:46
- 4 Nights of Automatic Women 9:10
- 5 Icarus Standout 9:14
- 6 Children’s Deeper Study 4:29
- 7 Ode to Granny A 4:46
- 8 Pizarro and Atahuallpa 7:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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