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Drums Between the Bells

Brian Eno · 2011

50 min · 16 tracks · electronic · ambient · art rock

A meditative blend of ambient textures and spoken word, inviting listeners into a dreamlike sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • meditative soundscapes for relaxation
  • dreamlike atmosphere for daydreaming
  • dynamic exploration of auditory textures
  • spoken word invites introspection

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy engagement
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Drums Between the Bells' was released in 2011, Brian Eno had established himself as a pioneering figure in ambient music. This album followed his influential work on soundtracks and collaborations, showcasing his exploration of generative music and poetry. It marked his return to solo work after a period focused on production for artists like Coldplay and David Bowie.
Stylistic neighbors
Harold Budd· Aphex Twin· Tangerine Dream

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Bless This Space 3:47
  • 2 Glitch 2:57
  • 3 Dreambirds 2:25
  • 4 Pour It Out 3:37
  • 5 Seedpods 2:49
  • 6 The Real 6:55
  • 7 The Airman 3:13
  • 8 Fierce Aisles of Light 2:38
  • 9 As If Your Eyes Were Partly Closed as If You Honed the Swirl Within Them and Offered Me the World 1:38
  • 10 A Title 3:51
  • 11 Sounds Alien 2:53
  • 12 Dow 2:41
  • 13 Multimedia 1:57
  • 14 Cloud 4 1:43
  • 15 Silence 0:58
  • 16 Breath of Crows 6:46

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