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Exit

Tangerine Dream · 1981

36 min · 6 tracks · electronic · Krautrock

Ethereal synth landscapes interweave with rhythmic pulses, creating a dreamlike auditory journey through space and time.

Why this album works

Best for
long immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
Context
Released in 1981, 'Exit' marked Tangerine Dream's transition into a more accessible sound while still retaining their avant-garde roots. This album followed the critically acclaimed 'Force Majeure' and showcased the band's evolution as pioneers of electronic music, appealing to both art rock enthusiasts and mainstream listeners.
If you like
electronic, Krautrock

Exit is an album by Tangerine Dream, released in 1981. Ethereal synth landscapes interweave with rhythmic pulses, creating a dreamlike auditory journey through space and time. 'Exit' is significant for its critical reception, landing Tangerine Dream on the charts in various countries, including a top position in Germany. The album also exemplified the band's influence on the emerging electronic music scene, inspiring countless artists in genres ranging from ambient to synth-pop. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Exit sound like?

Ethereal synth landscapes interweave with rhythmic pulses, creating a dreamlike auditory journey through space and time. Rooted in electronic and Krautrock.

What makes Exit by Tangerine Dream notable?

'Exit' is significant for its critical reception, landing Tangerine Dream on the charts in various countries, including a top position in Germany. The album also exemplified the band's influence on the emerging electronic music scene, inspiring countless artists in genres ranging from ambient to synth-pop. Released in 1981, 'Exit' marked Tangerine Dream's transition into a more accessible sound while still retaining their avant-garde roots. This album followed the critically acclaimed 'Force Majeure' and showcased the band's evolution as pioneers of electronic music, appealing to both art rock enthusiasts and mainstream listeners.

Who is Exit for?

Exit works well if you're into long immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Exit?

Exit has 6 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Tracklist

6 tracks·36:48

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

  • 1 Kiew Mission Standout 9:22
  • 2 Pilots of Purple Twilight Standout 4:21
  • 3 Choronzon 4:10
  • 4 Exit Standout 5:35
  • 5 Network 23 4:57
  • 6 Remote Viewing 8:21

Release Date

September 1, 1981

Genre

Krautrock

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Artist Origin

Germany

Runtime

36 min 48 sec