Episodes
Mike Oldfield · 1981
51 min · 11 tracks · classical · pop rock · progressive rock
A lush tapestry of progressive rock and world music, weaving intricate melodies with diverse instrumental textures.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like dynamic progression
- immersive musical tapestry experience
- patient unfolding of themes
- headphone detail exploration
- late-night reflective journey
Maybe skip if you want
- instant gratification seekers
- short attention span listeners
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Celtic landscapes· meditative soundscapes· progressive rock evolution
- Career context
- When 'Episodes' was released in March 1981, Mike Oldfield was riding the success of his earlier albums like 'Tubular Bells', which had established him as a pioneer in progressive rock. This album came after a brief hiatus and marked his return to the spotlight with a compilation of excerpts from his previous works, showcasing his evolution as an artist while maintaining his signature style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vangelis· Jean-Michel Jarre· Enya
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Watermark by Enya — Shares lush soundscapes and Celtic influences, creating a meditative, atmospheric experience.Blade Runner by Vangelis — Combines expansive synth textures with a cinematic quality, evoking similar emotional landscapes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ommadawn (extrait) 7:06
- 2 Tubular Bells (extrait) 8:36
- 3 Incantations (extrait 1) 5:41
- 4 Incantations (extrait 2) 4:43
- 5 Hergest Ridge (extrait) 4:10
- 6 Airborne 4:59
- 7 Punkadiddle 4:59
- 8 Sheba 3:35
- 9 Arrival 2:48
- 10 Celt 3:04
- 11 Portsmouth 2:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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