Bricolage
Amon Tobin · 1997
79 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A sonic tapestry woven from intricate samples, jazzy rhythms, and eclectic beats that defy conventional genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stoney Street Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its rich layers of samples and intricate beat structures, showcasing Tobin's signature sound right from the start.
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Easy Muffin — This track highlights Tobin's ability to blend organic sounds with electronic elements, creating a playful yet immersive listening experience.
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New York Editor — Featuring a more pronounced jazz influence, this track exemplifies Tobin's knack for crafting complex rhythms that invite repeated listens.
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One Day in My Garden — The lush textures and ambient qualities of this piece reflect Tobin's experimental approach and his skill at creating evocative soundscapes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalBricolage showcases intricate sampling and unique rhythms, establishing Amon Tobin's distinct sound in electronic music.
What we noticed
- The album features a complex layering of samples that create a dense soundscape, with each track incorporating multiple rhythmic elements.
- The use of field recordings and found sounds is prominent, blending seamlessly with electronic beats to create an immersive atmosphere.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debut album that marked Amon Tobin's entry into the electronic music scene.
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Bricolage was Amon Tobin's debut album, marking his entry into the electronic music scene. At this point, he was still developing his unique style, blending elements of trip hop and intelligent dance music while crafting a distinct sound that would later define his career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Squarepusher· Bonobo· Boards of Canada
Tracklist
- 1 Stoney Street Start here 5:53
- 2 Easy Muffin 5:02
- 3 Yasawas 5:24
- 4 Creatures 5:21
- 5 Chomp Samba 6:07
- 6 New York Editor 4:56
- 7 Defocus 5:10
- 8 The Nasty 4:35
- 9 Bitter & Twisted 5:05
- 10 Wires & Snakes 5:27
- 11 One Day in My Garden 5:43
- 12 Dream Sequence 7:19
- 13 One Small Step 6:11
- 14 Mission 7:08
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Music Has the Right to Children
Boards of Canada
Shares a similar atmospheric depth with intricate layering and a nostalgic, sample-based approach.
Endtroducing.....
DJ Shadow
Utilizes complex sampling and genre-blurring rhythms, creating a rich sonic narrative akin to Tobin's work.
Mezzanine
Massive Attack
Merges dark, jazzy textures with electronic beats, echoing Bricolage's eclectic and moody vibe.
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