Another Green World
Brian Eno · 1975
41 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A lush tapestry of ambient soundscapes and experimental pop, inviting listeners into a meditative and surreal auditory experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Big Ship — This track exemplifies Eno's ability to create emotional depth through minimalistic arrangements, evoking imagery of vast oceanic journeys.
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Sky Saw Start here — Opening the album, this track introduces layers of synthesized sounds that blend seamlessly, setting the tone for the ethereal experience that follows.
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Golden Hours — With its reflective melodies and intricate harmonies, this track captures a moment of tranquility and introspection, embodying the essence of the album's themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalEno's innovative soundscapes and experimental approach make this a landmark in ambient music.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize unconventional song structures, such as 'Sky Saw,' which builds tension through repetitive motifs and gradual layering.
- The last three tracks create a serene atmosphere, with 'Spirits Drifting' concluding the album on an ethereal note.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Defined its genre or moment. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamlike soundscape exploration
- short, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- contemplative background ambiance
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Eno's reputation in ambient music, influencing many artists.
- Themes
- dreamlike soundscapes· nature and technology· meditative atmospheres
- Career context
- Released in 1975, Another Green World marked Brian Eno's transition from glam rock producer to a pioneering figure in ambient music. This album followed his work with Roxy Music and solidified his unique sound, blending electronic music with organic elements while showcasing his skills as a composer and innovator.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harold Budd· Aphex Twin· Tangerine Dream
Tracklist
- 1 Sky Saw Start here 3:27
- 2 Over Fire Island 1:51
- 3 St. Elmo’s Fire 3:03
- 4 In Dark Trees 2:30
- 5 The Big Ship 3:03
- 6 I’ll Come Running 3:50
- 7 Another Green World 1:36
- 8 Sombre Reptiles 2:25
- 9 Little Fishes 1:30
- 10 Golden Hours 4:00
- 11 Becalmed 3:56
- 12 Zawinul/Lava 3:00
- 13 Everything Merges With the Night 3:59
- 14 Spirits Drifting 2:51
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
The Pavilion of Dreams
Harold Budd
Explores ethereal soundscapes with layered textures and a meditative, dreamlike quality.
Phaedra
Tangerine Dream
Shares a similar exploration of electronic landscapes with innovative structures and atmospheric depth.
Low
David Bowie
Combines avant-garde elements and ambient influences, creating introspective soundscapes and emotional resonance.
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