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Born in the Echoes

The Chemical Brothers · 2015

52 min · 11 tracks · electronic · pop rock · punk

A pulsating blend of electronic textures and hypnotic rhythms that invite listeners to dance and reflect simultaneously.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady rhythmic journey throughout
  • inviting dance and reflection
  • hypnotic textures for focus
  • uplifting energy for gatherings

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer immediate gratification
  • dislike consistent pacing

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and innovation in their sound after a gap since the last album.
Themes
tribal rhythms· neon-lit dance floors
Career context
Released on July 17, 2015, 'Born in the Echoes' marked The Chemical Brothers' eighth studio album and their first since 2010's 'Further'. At this point in their career, they were returning to their roots with a focus on collaborating with vocalists and exploring rich soundscapes while still embracing modern production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
Fatboy Slim· The Prodigy· Daft Punk
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Tracklist

New here? Start with "Sometimes I Feel So Deserted".

  • 1 Sometimes I Feel So Deserted Start here 5:12
  • 2 Go 4:21
  • 3 Under Neon Lights 4:26
  • 4 EML Ritual 5:21
  • 5 I’ll See You There 4:20
  • 6 Just Bang 5:21
  • 7 Reflexion 6:29
  • 8 Taste of Honey 3:00
  • 9 Born in the Echoes 3:27
  • 10 Radiate 4:40
  • 11 Wide Open 5:54

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