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Haunt Me, Haunt Me Do It Again

Tim Hecker · 2001

53 min · 20 tracks · electronic

Haunting ambient textures weave through fragmented soundscapes, creating an immersive auditory experience that evokes deep introspection.

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This album is significant for its role in shaping the ambient and drone music genres, influencing a wave of artists exploring similar sonic territories. Its critical reception helped establish Hecker as a leading figure in contemporary electronic music, paving the way for future explorations of texture and space.
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long immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys atmospheric background focus
Context
Released in 2001, 'Haunt Me, Haunt Me Do It Again' is Tim Hecker's second album, following his debut 'Radio Amor.' At this point in his career, Hecker was solidifying his reputation within the experimental electronic music scene, exploring themes of loss and memory through complex sound design.
Stylistic neighbors
The Avalanches· Moby· Nicolas Jaar
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Radio Amor — Continues the exploration of ambient textures with a more melodic approach.

Tracklist

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  • 1 Music for Tundra, Part 1 5:13
  • 2 Music for Tundra, Part 2 1:57
  • 3 Music for Tundra, Part 3 0:39
  • 4 Arctic Lover’s Rock, Part 1 5:34
  • 5 Arctic Lover’s Rock, Part 2 0:56
  • 6 The Work of Art in the Age of Cultural Overproduction Standout 7:35
  • 7 October, Part 1 3:35
  • 8 October, Part 2 1:08
  • 9 Ghost Writing, Part 1 Standout 4:29
  • 10 Ghost Writing, Part 2 1:20
  • 11 City in Flames (In Three Parts), Part 1 Standout 2:58
  • 12 City in Flames (In Three Parts), Part 2 2:46
  • 13 City in Flames (In Three Parts), Part 3 0:54
  • 14 Border Lines, Part 1 4:56
  • 15 Border Lines, Part 2 0:21
  • 16 Boreal Kiss, Part 1 3:28
  • 17 Boreal Kiss, Part 2 0:32
  • 18 Boreal Kiss, Part 3 1:59
  • 19 Night Flight to Your Heart, Part 1 2:28
  • 20 Night Flight to Your Heart, Part 2 1:03

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