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Light & Magic

Ladytron · 2002

73 min · 19 tracks · synth-pop · electronica

A shimmering blend of synth-pop and electronica, layered with ethereal vocals and mechanical grooves.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • layered, dense sonic textures
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'Light & Magic' is Ladytron's second studio album, following their debut '604' from 2001. At this point, the band was establishing their signature sound within the electronic music scene, gaining recognition for their innovative blend of retro synth aesthetics and modern production techniques.
Stylistic neighbors
The Knife· Chvrches· Goldfrapp

Tracklist

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

  • 1 True Mathematics 2:22
  • 2 Seventeen 4:37
  • 3 Flicking Your Switch 3:26
  • 4 Fire 2:49
  • 5 Turn It On 4:46
  • 6 Blue Jeans 4:13
  • 7 Cracked LCD 2:32
  • 8 Black Plastic 4:17
  • 9 Evil 5:34
  • 10 Startup Chime 3:30
  • 11 Nuhorizons 4:03
  • 12 Cease2xist 4:37
  • 13 Re:agents 4:53
  • 14 Light & Magic 3:35
  • 15 The Reason Why 4:15
  • 16 Seventeen (Soulwax mix) 4:26
  • 17 Cracked LCD (live in Sofia) 2:55
  • 18 Light & Magic (live in Sofia) 3:23
  • 19 Evil (Pop Levi mix) 3:13

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata