Before and After Science
Brian Eno · 1977
39 min · 10 tracks · electronic · ambient · art rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of ambient soundscapes and art pop that challenges conventional song structures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound explorations
- thoughtful background listening
- subtle emotional depth
Maybe skip if you want
- seeks immediate gratification
- prefers traditional song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Innovative and influential, often seen as Eno's most ambitious work.
- Themes
- serene introspection· avant-garde pop· dreamlike atmospheres
- Career context
- Released in December 1977, 'Before and After Science' was Brian Eno's fourth solo album, following the critically acclaimed 'Another Green World.' This period marked Eno's transition into a more experimental phase, where he began to fully embrace synthesizers and abstract compositions, solidifying his role as a pioneering figure in ambient music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Harold Budd· Aphex Twin· Tangerine Dream
- If this clicks, go next to
- Another Green World — Continues the blend of ambient and art pop with rich soundscapes.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Low by David Bowie — Shares a similar experimental approach with ambient textures and introspective themes.Spirit of Eden by Talk Talk — Explores abstract soundscapes and emotional depth, merging art pop with ambient influences.The Velvet Underground by The Velvet Underground — Features avant-garde elements and atmospheric compositions that evoke introspective moods.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "No One Receiving".
- 1 No One Receiving Start here 3:52
- 2 Backwater 3:43
- 3 Kurt’s Rejoinder 2:55
- 4 Energy Fools the Magician 2:04
- 5 King’s Lead Hat 3:56
- 6 Here He Comes 5:38
- 7 Julie With… 6:19
- 8 By This River 3:03
- 9 Through Hollow Lands (For Harold Budd) 3:56
- 10 Spider and I 4:10
What to play next
This album is considered a Critical Peak in Brian Eno's catalog. Innovative and influential, often seen as Eno's most ambitious work.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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