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Collectronics

Ugress · 2010

52 min · 16 tracks · electronica

A kaleidoscopic journey through electronic landscapes, blending intricate textures with playful melodic motifs.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Nightswimming — This track features an ethereal quality that encapsulates the album's dreamy atmosphere, showcasing Ugress's ability to juxtapose upbeat rhythms with nostalgic melodies.
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    Ghost Von Frost — The haunting synth lines and captivating beats create a mesmerizing auditory experience, representing the darker side of Ugress's sonic exploration found throughout 'Collectronics'.
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    Isolation — As the closing track, it offers a reflective tone that contrasts sharply with earlier tracks, encapsulating the overarching themes of solitude and introspection that permeate the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • glitchy beats for active listening
  • digital dreamscapes for exploration
  • vibrant soundscapes for creativity
  • short tracks for quick sessions

Maybe skip if you

  • slow-paced preferences
  • desire for traditional song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By 2010, Ugress had established a unique niche within the electronica scene of Norway, following their previous album 'Resound' released in 2007. 'Collectronics' served as a follow-up that further developed their eclectic sound while exploring new production techniques and thematic concepts, showcasing the artist's evolution in style and depth.
Stylistic neighbors
Tycho· Bonobo· Odesza

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Klavier Aparat 3:06
  • 2 Nightswimming 2:44
  • 3 Terapolis Nightclub Fantasy 3:05
  • 4 Ghost Von Frost 3:13
  • 5 Business Below 1:50
  • 6 Einhorn 22 3:18
  • 7 Sepia Rainbows 4:15
  • 8 Diurnal Entropy 3:45
  • 9 Skagerrak 3:44
  • 10 Armada of Evil Intentions 2:30
  • 11 Kosmonaut 3:08
  • 12 Explorer's Demise 3:30
  • 13 NBPD Theme 3:19
  • 14 Trenchant Preliator 2:20
  • 15 Music for a Recursive Function 3:11
  • 16 Isolation 5:25

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