Contact Note cover

Contact Note

Jon Hopkins · 2004

61 min · 12 tracks · electronica

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with pulsating beats, creating an immersive journey through electronic textures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive journey through soundscapes
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • ideal for focused deep listening
  • reflective moments of sonic exploration

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on August 9, 2004, 'Contact Note' was Jon Hopkins' debut album, marking his entry into the electronica scene. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a producer known for collaborations to a solo artist crafting his distinct sonic identity.
Stylistic neighbors
Nils Frahm· Max Cooper· Ólafur Arnalds

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Circle 5:48
  • 2 Second Sense 5:13
  • 3 Contact Note 7:47
  • 4 Searchlight 2:16
  • 5 Symmetry 5:12
  • 6 100 6:00
  • 7 Glasstop 2:43
  • 8 Sleepwalker 4:34
  • 9 Reprise 3:14
  • 10 Nightjar 7:31
  • 11 Black and Red 5:25
  • 12 Luna Moth 5:38

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