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Chimera

Delerium · 2003

82 min · 15 tracks · electronic

A lush tapestry of ethereal soundscapes intertwined with haunting vocals and pulsating electronic beats.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • ethereal soundscapes for daydreaming
  • immersive journeys of introspection
  • uplifting moments amidst tranquility
  • long-form pieces for deep focus
  • haunting vocals in serene spaces

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek standalone, catchy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Chimera' was released in January 2003, Delerium had already established themselves as a significant force in electronic music, following their breakthrough album 'Karma' in 1997. This album represented a continued exploration of their signature sound that blends ambient textures with world music elements, while also featuring collaborations with various vocalists.
Stylistic neighbors
Enigma· Deep Forest· Moby

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Love 4:03
  • 2 After All 4:51
  • 3 Just a Dream 5:26
  • 4 Run for It 4:35
  • 5 Truly 4:38
  • 6 Serenity 7:20
  • 7 Touched 4:05
  • 8 Forever After 4:34
  • 9 Fallen 3:50
  • 10 Orbit of Me 5:23
  • 11 Magic 4:35
  • 12 Eternal Odyssey 9:46
  • 13 Returning 5:14

Disc 2

  • 1 Stopwatch Hearts 4:11
  • 2 After All (Andrew Sega remix) 9:55

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