Carboot Soul
Nightmares on Wax · 1999
50 min · 10 tracks · electronic · trip hop
A seamless blend of downtempo beats, soulful samples, and jazzy undertones create a lush auditory landscape.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its critical acclaim, receiving praise for its innovative sound and production techniques. It has been influential in shaping the downtempo and chill-out music scenes, contributing to the rise of lounge music in the late '90s and early 2000s. Tracks like 'Les Nuits' have become staples in chill-out playlists across various platforms.
- Career context
- Carboot Soul is Nightmares on Wax's third studio album, following their acclaimed release, Smokers Delight in 1995. By this time, the band had established themselves within the electronic music scene and were known for their unique fusion of trip hop and soul-infused grooves. The album further cemented their status as pioneers in the downtempo genre.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Les Nuits Standout 6:20
- 2 Morse 6:21
- 3 Ethnic Majority Standout 4:31
- 4 Jorgé 2:29
- 5 Finer 3:30
- 6 Ease Jimi 5:33
- 7 Argha Noah 7:56
- 8 Fire in the Middle 4:17
- 9 Survival Standout 4:30
- 10 Capumcap 5:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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