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Edgeland

Karl Hyde · 2013

133 min · 14 tracks · electronica

A textured blend of ambient electronica and poetic lyricism that captures the beauty of urban solitude.

Top tracks — play these first

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    The Night Slips Us Smiling Underneath Its Dress — Opening with ethereal sounds and hypnotic rhythms, this track sets an intimate tone while showcasing Hyde's lyrical prowess and emotional depth.
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    The Boy with the Jigsaw Puzzle Fingers — This track combines vivid imagery with an infectious melody, illustrating Hyde’s ability to weave storytelling into electronic textures seamlessly.
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    Shoulda Been a Painter — Featuring reflective lyrics about missed opportunities, this song stands out for its poignant narrative paired with a captivating sonic backdrop.
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    Dancing on the Graves of Le Corbusier's Dreams — This track encapsulates Hyde's critique of modernity and architecture through its evocative lyrics and layered sound design, making it a standout piece.

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 The Night Slips Us Smiling Underneath Its Dress 5:14
  • 2 Your Perfume Was the Best Thing 3:36
  • 3 Angel Café 3:56
  • 4 Cut Clouds 3:05
  • 5 The Boy with the Jigsaw Puzzle Fingers 4:40
  • 6 Slummin' It for the Weekend 5:45
  • 7 Shoulda Been a Painter 4:10
  • 8 Shadow Boy 8:30
  • 9 Sleepless 4:11
  • 10 Dancing on the Graves of Le Corbusier's Dreams 3:27
  • 11 Final Ray of the Sun 5:37
  • 12 Slummin' It for the Weekend (Brian Eno mix) 5:08
  • 13 Cut Clouds (Figures remix) 4:20

Disc 2

  • 1 The Outer Edges (A Keran Evens film) 1:11:29

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