Contact Note
Jon Hopkins · 2004
61 min · 12 tracks · electronica
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with pulsating beats, creating an immersive journey through electronic textures.
Why this album works
- Best for
- immersive journey through soundscapes wave-like pacing with resolution ideal for focused deep listening
- 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.
- If you like
- electronica
Contact Note is an album by Jon Hopkins, released in 2004. Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with pulsating beats, creating an immersive journey through electronic textures. 'Contact Note' is notable for its fresh perspective within the early 2000s electronica wave, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative blend of ambient and rhythmic elements. The album established Hopkins as a significant figure in electronic music, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Contact Note sound like?
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with pulsating beats, creating an immersive journey through electronic textures. Rooted in electronica.
What makes Contact Note by Jon Hopkins notable?
'Contact Note' is notable for its fresh perspective within the early 2000s electronica wave, receiving critical acclaim for its innovative blend of ambient and rhythmic elements. The album established Hopkins as a significant figure in electronic music, influencing subsequent artists in the genre. 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.
Who is Contact Note for?
Contact Note works well if you're into immersive journey through soundscapes, wave-like pacing with resolution and ideal for focused deep listening.
How many songs are on Contact Note?
Contact Note has 12 tracks, running approximately 61 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Circle Standout 5:48
- 2 Second Sense 5:13
- 3 Contact Note Standout 7:47
- 4 Searchlight 2:16
- 5 Symmetry 5:12
- 6 100 6:00
- 7 Glasstop 2:43
- 8 Sleepwalker Standout 4:34
- 9 Reprise 3:14
- 10 Nightjar 7:31
- 11 Black and Red 5:25
- 12 Luna Moth 5:38
Release Date
August 9, 2004
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
61 min 27 sec
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