What makes Five Miles Out by Mike Oldfield notable?

The album features 'Family Man', which became a significant hit, reaching number 4 on the UK Singles Chart and contributing to Oldfield's mainstream appeal. Additionally, 'Five Miles Out' is notable for its ambitious composition 'Taurus II', which exemplifies Oldfield’s renowned fusion of classical influences with progressive rock elements. By the time 'Five Miles Out' was released in March 1982, Mike Oldfield had already established himself as a pioneering artist with his groundbreaking debut album 'Tubular Bells'. This album marked his fifth studio release and showcased his continued evolution as an artist, integrating more vocal elements while maintaining his signature instrumental style.

Who is Five Miles Out for?

Five Miles Out works well if you're into soaring landscapes of sound, dynamic journey with peaks and long-form immersive experience.

How many songs are on Five Miles Out?

Five Miles Out has 5 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Five Miles Out

Mike Oldfield · 1982

49 min · 5 tracks · classical · pop rock · progressive rock

A stunning blend of progressive rock and ambient textures, evoking soaring landscapes and introspective journeys.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

soaring landscapes of sound
dynamic journey with peaks
long-form immersive experience
introspective moments of calm

Maybe skip if you want

seekers of instant gratification
prefer standalone short tracks

Where this album fits

Themes: soaring landscapes· introspective journeys· Celtic fusion melodies
Career context: By the time 'Five Miles Out' was released in March 1982, Mike Oldfield had already established himself as a pioneering artist with his groundbreaking debut album 'Tubular Bells'. This album marked his fifth studio release and showcased his continued evolution as an artist, integrating more vocal elements while maintaining his signature instrumental style.
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