Black Sands
Bonobo · 2010
55 min · 12 tracks · electronic · trip hop · downtempo
An immersive blend of organic instrumentation and electronic beats that evokes a sense of tranquil exploration.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- By the time 'Black Sands' was released in 2010, Bonobo was already establishing himself as a prominent figure in the downtempo and electronic music scenes. This album followed his critically acclaimed previous work, 'Days to Come,' and marked a significant creative development as he began to incorporate more live instrumentation and collaborations into his sound.
- If you like
- electronic, trip hop, downtempo
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Black Sands is an album by Bonobo, released in 2010. An immersive blend of organic instrumentation and electronic beats that evokes a sense of tranquil exploration. 'Black Sands' received widespread acclaim, reaching number 7 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Bonobo's status in the electronic music landscape. The album's eclectic mix influenced a generation of artists in the downtempo genre and led to notable placements in film and television, further expanding its reach. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Black Sands sound like?
An immersive blend of organic instrumentation and electronic beats that evokes a sense of tranquil exploration. Rooted in electronic and trip hop.
What makes Black Sands by Bonobo notable?
'Black Sands' received widespread acclaim, reaching number 7 on the UK Albums Chart and solidifying Bonobo's status in the electronic music landscape. The album's eclectic mix influenced a generation of artists in the downtempo genre and led to notable placements in film and television, further expanding its reach. By the time 'Black Sands' was released in 2010, Bonobo was already establishing himself as a prominent figure in the downtempo and electronic music scenes. This album followed his critically acclaimed previous work, 'Days to Come,' and marked a significant creative development as he began to incorporate more live instrumentation and collaborations into his sound.
Who is Black Sands for?
Black Sands works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Black Sands?
Black Sands has 12 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prelude 1:18
- 2 Kiara Standout 3:50
- 3 Kong 3:57
- 4 Eyesdown Standout 5:26
- 5 El Toro 3:44
- 6 We Could Forever 4:19
- 7 1009 4:30
- 8 All in Forms 4:51
- 9 The Keeper Standout 4:48
- 10 Stay the Same 4:44
- 11 Animals 6:45
- 12 Black Sands 6:48
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