Animal Magic
Bonobo · 2000
44 min · 10 tracks · electronic · trip hop · downtempo
A lush tapestry of downtempo beats and organic samples that invites deep reflection and introspection.
Why this album works
'Animal Magic' received critical acclaim, helping to define the nu jazz and downtempo genres in the early 2000s. Its success laid the groundwork for Bonobo's subsequent albums, which continued to influence electronic music artists and collectives worldwide.
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions steady consistent energy levels layered dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2000, 'Animal Magic' marked Bonobo's debut album, establishing him as a prominent figure in the downtempo and electronic music scenes. At this point, he was transitioning from producing remixes and singles to creating a cohesive body of work that showcased his unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Kim Wilde· Sting· Ed Sheeran· Adele· Dire Straits· The Chemical Brothers· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:46
- 2 Sleepy Seven Standout 5:22
- 3 Dinosaurs Standout 4:01
- 4 Kota 5:24
- 5 Terrapin 4:39
- 6 The Plug 5:18
- 7 Shadowtricks 4:08
- 8 Gypsy 3:38
- 9 Sugar Rhyme 4:47
- 10 Silver Standout 6:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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