Illuminati
The Pastels · 1998
74 min · 16 tracks · alternative rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of shimmering textures and experimental soundscapes reimagining classic tracks.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- short bursts of creativity
- immersive headphone experiences
- playful reimaginings of classics
- patient unfolding soundscapes
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1998, 'Illuminati' is The Pastels’ first foray into remix culture, following their critically acclaimed album 'Illumination' from 1997. This album showcases their willingness to collaborate with other avant-garde artists, including My Bloody Valentine and Stereolab, marking a significant evolution in their sound during the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Belle and Sebastian· The Vaselines· Teenage Fanclub
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Magic Nights (My Bloody Valentine mix) 1:16
- 2 The Viaduct (Kid Loco mix) 6:00
- 3 Windy Hill (Cornelius mix) 3:41
- 4 One Wild Moment (Stereolab mix) 4:59
- 5 Attic Plan (Mouse on Mars mix) 6:29
- 6 Remote Climbs (Cinema mix) 5:15
- 7 Remote Climbs (John McEntire mix) 5:38
- 8 The Viaduct (Ian Carmichael mix) 4:52
- 9 Thomson Colour (To Rococo Rot mix) 3:53
- 10 Cycle (My Bloody Valentine mix) 6:39
- 11 On the Way (The Third Eye Foundation mix) 5:51
- 12 Rough Riders (Future Pilot A.K.A. mix) 4:34
- 13 Rough Riders (Make Up mix) 4:26
- 14 Frozen Wave (Flacco mix) 5:52
- 15 The Viaduct (Bill Wells mix) 2:13
- 16 Leaving This Island (Jim O'Rourke mix) 2:34
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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