Battersea
Hooverphonic · 1998
32 min · 7 tracks · art rock · trip hop · dream pop
Ethereal melodies intertwine with lush instrumentation, creating a dreamy soundscape that captivates and soothes.
Why this album works
'Battersea' is significant for its innovative blend of styles, influencing the chill-out and trip-hop scenes of the late 90s. The track '2Wicky' gained considerable popularity, being featured in multiple films and commercials, further cementing Hooverphonic's presence in popular culture.
- Best for
- dreamy soundscapes for relaxation wave-like pacing with variety ethereal melodies for introspection
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Battersea' marked Hooverphonic's transition from their debut album, 'A New Stereophonic Sound Spectacular', showcasing their evolution into a more polished sound. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity within the trip-hop genre while gaining international recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Thievery Corporation· Mr. Scruff
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Battersea Standout 3:53
- 2 2Wicky (video edit) 3:19
- 3 2Wicky (DJ Pulse remix) 6:25
- 4 2Wicky (Not So Extended Hoovering mix) 3:42
- 5 Inhaler (radio edit) 3:45
- 6 Inhaler (Drum 'n' Orch remix) 4:28
- 7 Inhaler (Mr. Brown remix) 6:50
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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