Dial 'M' for Monkey
Bonobo · 2003
41 min · 9 tracks · electronic · trip hop · downtempo
A lush tapestry of downtempo rhythms and intricate melodies that evokes a dreamy, introspective atmosphere.
Why this album works
'Dial 'M' for Monkey' solidified Bonobo's presence in the electronic music landscape, receiving widespread critical acclaim and helping to popularize the downtempo genre. The album's innovative blend of jazz elements with electronic production influenced many subsequent artists and contributed to the rise of chillout and lounge music in the early 2000s.
- Best for
- dreamy introspective atmospheres steady mid-tempo flows long immersive listening sessions
- Context
- Released in 2003, 'Dial 'M' for Monkey' was Bonobo's second studio album, following his debut, 'Animal Magic'. At this point in his career, Bonobo was transitioning from a promising newcomer in the downtempo scene to a recognized figure in electronic music, showcasing his evolving production style and musical complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Kim Wilde· Sting· Ed Sheeran· Adele· Dire Straits· The Chemical Brothers· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Noctuary Standout 5:22
- 2 Flutter Standout 4:44
- 3 D Song 5:19
- 4 Change Down 4:33
- 5 Wayward Bob 4:39
- 6 Pick Up 4:08
- 7 Something for Windy 1:11
- 8 Nothing Owed Standout 6:16
- 9 Light Pattern 5:12
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