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Foley Room

Amon Tobin · 2007

74 min · 13 tracks · electronic · trip hop · intelligent dance music

A sonic exploration where field recordings weave into intricate electronic soundscapes and rhythmic structures.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic exploration of soundscapes
  • immersive field recordings throughout
  • wave-like pacing with tension
  • long-form piece for deep focus
  • climactic moments that surprise

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Foley Room' was released in January 2007, Amon Tobin had established himself as a leading figure in electronic music, following his critically acclaimed album 'Supermodified' in 2000 and 'Chaos Theory' in 2005. This album marked a significant artistic evolution as Tobin delved deeper into complex sound design and experimental techniques, utilizing found sounds to create immersive auditory experiences.
Stylistic neighbors
Squarepusher· Bonobo· Boards of Canada

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bloodstone 4:10
  • 2 Esther’s 3:20
  • 3 Keep Your Distance 4:47
  • 4 The Killer’s Vanilla 4:10
  • 5 Kitchen Sink 4:47
  • 6 Horsefish 5:05
  • 7 Foley Room 3:37
  • 8 Big Furry Head 3:16
  • 9 Ever Falling 3:43
  • 10 Always 3:38
  • 11 Straight Psyche 6:46
  • 12 At the End of the Day 3:12

Disc 2

  • 1 Foley Room: Found Footage 23:27

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