Filling Up the City Skies
Pretty Lights · 2006
152 min · 25 tracks · electronic
A vibrant fusion of electronic beats and soulful melodies that captures the essence of urban life.
Why this album works
'Filling Up the City Skies' received critical acclaim for its innovative sound and was pivotal in shaping the future of electronic music. The album helped establish Pretty Lights as a leading artist within the genre, often cited by fans and critics alike as an influential work that bridged various musical styles.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in early 2006, 'Filling Up the City Skies' marked Pretty Lights' debut full-length album after several successful EPs. At this point, Derek Vincent Smith was transitioning from underground producer to a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, showcasing his unique blend of hip-hop, soul, and electronic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· The Avalanches· Nicolas Jaar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Change Is Gonna Come Standout 6:11
- 2 The Time Has Come 6:04
- 3 My Other Love 6:03
- 4 Cold Feeling 6:31
- 5 Solamente 6:37
- 6 Fill Your Eyes 4:53
- 7 Something's Wrong 7:07
- 8 Evening Sun 6:43
- 9 Double Love 3:00
- 10 Pop Quiz 6:09
- 11 At Last I Am Free 5:21
- 12 Make You Feel 3:50
- 13 Summer's Gone 4:39
- 14 Maybe Tomorrow 5:04
Disc 2
- 1 How We Do 3:46
- 2 Hot Like Sauce 7:01
- 3 Who Loves Me 6:08
- 4 More Important Than Michael Jordan Standout 8:37
- 5 If I Gave You My Love 4:36
- 6 Aimin at Your Head 4:31
- 7 B-Rock 5:37
- 8 Take the Sun Away 10:34
- 9 Up & Down I Go 7:54
- 10 Electro Cali 7:43
- 11 Finally Moving (remix) 7:34
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