Back to Mine: Adam Freeland
Adam Freeland · 2005
68 min · 16 tracks · breakbeat
An atmospheric blend of melodic breakbeat and downtempo grooves, inviting introspection and movement alike.
Top tracks — play these first
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Will You Smile Again for Me — This track features lush melodies and emotive vocals, representing the album's thematic exploration of hope and introspection beautifully.
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Staring at the Sun — With its hypnotic rhythm and ethereal soundscapes, this track exemplifies Freeland's knack for marrying uplifting beats with reflective themes.
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Needle in the Hay — A poignant reinterpretation of the original song, it showcases Freeland’s ability to transform familiar material into something fresh and engaging.
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Lower Your Eyelids to Die With the Sun — This extended piece is hauntingly beautiful, perfectly encapsulating the mood of serenity and melancholy that permeates the compilation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective grooves for contemplation
- slow builds inviting deeper focus
- atmospheric soundscapes for relaxation
- inviting movement with rhythmic textures
- late-night vibes for winding down
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, this album marked Adam Freeland's transition into the realm of mix compilations, following his acclaimed debut album 'Now & Them' from 2003. At this point in his career, Freeland was establishing himself as a key figure in the breakbeat scene while also exploring broader sonic landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Crystal Method· Plump DJs· Hybrid
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:30
- 2 Will You Smile Again for Me 6:52
- 3 Turnstile Blues 6:09
- 4 Untitled 3:20
- 5 Staring at the Sun 3:42
- 6 Yoga Means Union 4:31
- 7 It's Not Too Beautiful 5:08
- 8 Floating 4:15
- 9 Constellation (remix) 4:31
- 10 Needle in the Hay 4:27
- 11 The Slow Drug 2:46
- 12 Maggot Brain 4:39
- 13 Sandy Strip 1:26
- 14 Lower Your Eyelids to Die With the Sun 10:08
- 15 A Single Ray of Light on an Otherwise Cloudy Day 1:04
- 16 Zoetrope 5:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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