Ideas+drafts+loops
Flying Lotus · 2013
61 min · 24 tracks · electronic music
An eclectic blend of fragmented soundscapes and off-kilter rhythms that evoke a sense of playful experimentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Between Villains — This track highlights Flying Lotus's ability to weave intricate rhythms with atmospheric textures, creating an immersive listening experience that stands out in the collection.
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Flotus — Flotus serves as a centerpiece of the album, blending jazz influences with electronic elements that encapsulate Flying Lotus’s unique sound and innovative approach.
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Black Skinhead (remix) — The remix showcases Flying Lotus’s skill in reinterpreting existing tracks while infusing them with his distinctive style, demonstrating his versatility as a producer.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful beats for creative flow
- short bursts of spontaneous energy
- dynamic flow with varied pacing
- abstract soundscapes for exploration
- for multitasking sessions
Maybe skip if you
- prefer structured, long tracks
- seek straightforward musical narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in late 2013, Ideas+drafts+loops marked a transitional moment for Flying Lotus following his critically acclaimed album Until the Quiet Comes. This project showcases his exploration of new ideas and sounds, serving as a collection of sketches and demos rather than a conventional studio album, reflecting his creative process during this period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Thundercat· Kamasi Washington· Shlohmo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 About That Time 1:48
- 2 Adventure Sound 3:15
- 3 An Xbox Killed My Dog 2:48
- 4 Aqua Teen 24 0:46
- 5 Aqua Teen 24 (instrumental) 0:45
- 6 Between Villains 3:32
- 7 Chasing Apples 1:52
- 8 Coleman’s Groove 1:25
- 9 Coswerved (draft) 1:15
- 10 Flotus 3:27
- 11 Ideas 3:33
- 12 Hide Me 1:41
- 13 Little Hours 1:47
- 14 Meadow Man 2 3:32
- 15 Oatmeal Face 1:52
- 16 Osaka Trade 2:41
- 17 Puppet Talk 1:20
- 18 Stonecutters 4:19
- 19 Such a Square 2:28
- 20 The Diddler 4:55
- 21 TheKill 3:25
- 22 Black Skinhead (remix) 3:08
- 23 Tree Tunnels 3 1:24
- 24 Wake Me 4:23
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