Diamond Mine cover

Diamond Mine

Jon Hopkins · 2011

32 min · 7 tracks · electronica

A delicate blend of ambient textures and folk melodies creating an ethereal soundscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing with gentle peaks
  • ethereal soundscapes for relaxation
  • morning coffee ambiance
  • reflective moments of solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2011, Jon Hopkins was building his profile as a prominent electronic artist with 'Diamond Mine' being a collaborative project with Scottish singer-songwriter King Creosote. This album followed his critically acclaimed work on 'Insides' in 2009 and marked a significant artistic collaboration that showcased his ability to merge electronic music with acoustic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Nils Frahm· Max Cooper· Ólafur Arnalds

Tracklist

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

  • 1 First Watch 2:36
  • 2 John Taylor's Month Away 6:31
  • 3 Bats in the Attic 3:43
  • 4 Running on Fumes 6:36
  • 5 Bubble 5:34
  • 6 Your Own Spell 3:51
  • 7 Your Young Voice 3:17

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