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Blood Machine

Steve Roach · 2001

73 min · 8 tracks · ambient

A mesmerizing journey through expansive soundscapes that blend organic textures with electronic elements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • gradual build to immersive climax
  • expansive soundscapes for deep focus
  • mesmerizing textures that envelop
  • reflective listening during quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Blood Machine' was released in 2001, Steve Roach was already an established figure in the ambient music scene, having released over a dozen albums since his debut in the early 1980s. This album followed his exploration of more rhythmic and structured soundscapes, showcasing a continued evolution in his signature immersive style.
Stylistic neighbors
Robert Rich· Brian Eno· Tangerine Dream

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Dissolving the Code 7:28
  • 2 Evolution 11:38
  • 3 Impulse 10:07
  • 4 Neurotropic 6:23
  • 5 Mindheart Infusion 12:20
  • 6 Sense 7:57
  • 7 Neural Connection 12:07
  • 8 In the Marrow 5:15

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata