What makes Jiaolong by Dan Snaith notable?

'Jiaolong' was well-received by critics and fans alike, with Pitchfork awarding it an 8.4 rating, highlighting its innovative blend of house and electronic styles. The album significantly impacted the electronic music scene, influencing various artists and contributing to the resurgence of deep house in the early 2010s. Released in 2012, 'Jiaolong' marked Dan Snaith's first project under the Daphni moniker after his critically acclaimed work as Caribou. This album followed Snaith's 2010 release 'Swim', showcasing a shift towards more dancefloor-oriented tracks while retaining his signature experimental edge.

Jiaolong works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, layered, dense sonic textures and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on Jiaolong?

Jiaolong has 9 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Jiaolong

Dan Snaith · 2012

47 min · 9 tracks · psychedelic rock · electronica · EDM

A vibrant collage of rhythmic grooves, layered melodies, and hypnotic loops that merge electronic and organic sounds.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

long, immersive listening sessions
layered, dense sonic textures
dynamic emotional journeys
hypnotic rhythmic grooves

Where this album fits

Career context: Released in 2012, 'Jiaolong' marked Dan Snaith's first project under the Daphni moniker after his critically acclaimed work as Caribou. This album followed Snaith's 2010 release 'Swim', showcasing a shift towards more dancefloor-oriented tracks while retaining his signature experimental edge.
Stylistic neighbors: Four Tet· Tycho· Bonobo