Let Us Play! cover

Let Us Play!

Coldcut · 1997

74 min · 12 tracks · electronica

A vibrant collage of samples and beats that playfully navigates through genres and sonic landscapes.

Why this album works

Best for
steady rhythmic exploration long immersive listening sessions playful sonic collages
Context
By the time 'Let Us Play!' was released in September 1997, Coldcut had already established themselves as pioneers in the electronic music landscape with their previous album 'Let Us Replay'. This release marked a continuation of their innovative approach to sampling and remixing, solidifying their status as key figures in the burgeoning trip-hop and electronica scenes during the late 90s.
If you like
electronica

Let Us Play! is an album by Coldcut, released in 1997. A vibrant collage of samples and beats that playfully navigates through genres and sonic landscapes. The album is notable for its experimental fusion of genres and its impact on the electronic music scene, showcasing Coldcut's ability to blend elements of hip-hop, house, and ambient music. It received critical acclaim for its innovative use of sampling techniques and contributed to Coldcut's reputation as influential members of the Ninja Tune label, helping to shape the ethos of eclecticism in electronic music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Let Us Play! sound like?

A vibrant collage of samples and beats that playfully navigates through genres and sonic landscapes. Rooted in electronica.

What makes Let Us Play! by Coldcut notable?

The album is notable for its experimental fusion of genres and its impact on the electronic music scene, showcasing Coldcut's ability to blend elements of hip-hop, house, and ambient music. It received critical acclaim for its innovative use of sampling techniques and contributed to Coldcut's reputation as influential members of the Ninja Tune label, helping to shape the ethos of eclecticism in electronic music. By the time 'Let Us Play!' was released in September 1997, Coldcut had already established themselves as pioneers in the electronic music landscape with their previous album 'Let Us Replay'. This release marked a continuation of their innovative approach to sampling and remixing, solidifying their status as key figures in the burgeoning trip-hop and electronica scenes during the late 90s.

Who is Let Us Play! for?

Let Us Play! works well if you're into steady rhythmic exploration, long immersive listening sessions and playful sonic collages.

How many songs are on Let Us Play!?

Let Us Play! has 12 tracks, running approximately 74 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·74:49

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

  • 1 Return to Margin Standout 8:31
  • 2 Atomic Moog 2000 (Post Nuclear Afterlife Lounge mix) Standout 7:06
  • 3 More Beats + Pieces (Daddy Rips It Up mix) 6:08
  • 4 Rubaiyat 6:41
  • 5 Pan Opticon 6:59
  • 6 Music 4 No Musicians 7:02
  • 7 Noah’s Toilet 4:34
  • 8 Space Journey 4:20
  • 9 Timber 4:32
  • 10 Every Home a Prison Standout 7:03
  • 11 Cloned Again 4:40
  • 12 I’m Wild About That Thing (The Lost Sex Tapes: Position 1) 7:09

Release Date

September 8, 1997

Genre

electronica

More albums in electronica

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

74 min 49 sec