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Body Electric

Steve Roach · 1999

56 min · 10 tracks · ambient

A deep sonic exploration where ethereal textures intertwine with pulsating rhythms, evoking a vast inner landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • deep sonic exploration
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • immersive in-order listening experience
  • ethereal textures for introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking immediate gratification
  • prefer short standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Body Electric' in 1999, Steve Roach had established himself as a pivotal figure in ambient music, following his breakthrough album 'Strange Places' in 1997. This album marked a continuation of his innovative use of sequencers and synthesizers, further solidifying his signature sound that blends organic and electronic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Robert Rich· Brian Eno· Tangerine Dream

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Born of Fire 9:12
  • 2 Pure Expansion 10:16
  • 3 Mind Link 7:07
  • 4 Gene Pool 5:40
  • 5 Synaptic Gap 1:57
  • 6 Homunculus Within 4:15
  • 7 Bloodstreaming 3:10
  • 8 Solar Tribe 4:13
  • 9 The New Dream 3:58
  • 10 Cave of the Heart 7:00

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