Foley Room cover

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.

Why this album works

'Foley Room' is notable for its innovative use of field recordings and its influence on the genre of intelligent dance music. The album received critical acclaim for its audacious approach to sound manipulation, solidifying Tobin's reputation and earning him a dedicated following among fans of avant-garde electronic music.
Best for
dynamic exploration of soundscapes immersive field recordings throughout wave-like pacing with tension
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
Flying Lotus· Aphex Twin· Dan Snaith

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Bloodstone Standout 4:10
  • 2 Esther’s 3:20
  • 3 Keep Your Distance 4:47
  • 4 The Killer’s Vanilla 4:10
  • 5 Kitchen Sink Standout 4:47
  • 6 Horsefish 5:05
  • 7 Foley Room Standout 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

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata