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Ego:Echo

Ulan Bator · 2000

64 min · 9 tracks · art rock

A mesmerizing blend of art rock and experimental sounds that evoke a dreamlike landscape of introspection and emotion.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Let Go Ego! — This epic 16-minute track encapsulates the album's experimental spirit and showcases the band's ability to build atmospheric layers, inviting listeners into an immersive experience.
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    Hémisphère — Opening the album, this track sets a contemplative tone with its expansive soundscapes and intricate instrumentation, establishing the thematic depth of the record.
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    Santa Lucia — With its haunting melodies and rhythmic complexity, this track highlights Ulan Bator's knack for blending emotional resonance with avant-garde structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
  • extended tracks for deep immersion
  • evocative moments of emotional release
  • patient unfolding of sonic landscapes

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking quick, energetic tracks
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2000, Ego:Echo is Ulan Bator's third studio album, following their 1998 release, Fragments. At this point, the band was solidifying their position in the French underground music scene, merging rock with avant-garde influences.
Stylistic neighbors
Stereolab· Tortoise· Can

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hémisphère 8:42
  • 2 Santa Lucia 6:14
  • 3 Étoile astre 4:31
  • 4 Let Go Ego! 16:10
  • 5 Hiver 3:56
  • 6 Selva 1:40
  • 7 La Joueuse de tambour 6:34
  • 8 Sœur violence 6:25
  • 9 Echo 10:06

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