Los Angeles cover

Los Angeles

Flying Lotus · 2008

43 min · 17 tracks · electronic · hip-hop · jazz

A kaleidoscopic blend of glitchy beats, jazz-infused samples, and surreal electronic soundscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • kaleidoscopic sound exploration
  • short bursts of creativity
  • headphone detail hunting
  • surreal auditory journey

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek longer tracks for immersion

Where this album fits

Career context
In 2008, Flying Lotus was solidifying his reputation as a pioneering figure in the experimental electronic scene with 'Los Angeles,' his third album. This release followed his well-received previous works, notably '1983,' and marked his growing artistic confidence and exploration of diverse sounds.
Stylistic neighbors
Thundercat· Kamasi Washington· Shlohmo

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Brainfeeder 1:31
  • 2 Breathe . Something/Stellar STar 3:20
  • 3 Beginners Falafel 2:28
  • 4 Camel 2:22
  • 5 Melt! 1:45
  • 6 Comet Course 3:01
  • 7 Orbit 405 0:43
  • 8 Golden Diva 4:01
  • 9 Riot 4:02
  • 10 GNG BNG 3:38
  • 11 Parisian Goldfish 3:01
  • 12 Sleepy Dinosaur 1:55
  • 13 RobertaFlack 3:07
  • 14 SexSlaveShip 2:14
  • 15 Auntie's Harp 0:55
  • 16 Testament 2:28
  • 17 Auntie's Lock/Infinitum 2:44

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