Matmos
Matmos · 1997
73 min · 11 tracks · electronic music
Experimental soundscapes blend organic and electronic elements, creating a surreal auditory experience that defies traditional genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Plastic Minor — This track showcases the duo's knack for creating intricate textures through layered samples and rhythmic experimentation, embodying the album's core spirit.
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...And Silver Light Popped in His Eyes — With its expansive length, this piece exemplifies Matmos’ ability to build immersive sonic landscapes that challenge conventional song structures.
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Office Furniture (After Evidence) — Incorporating everyday sounds from office life, this track highlights the duo's playful approach to sound design and thematic exploration.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- immersive soundscapes for exploration
- glitchy textures that intrigue
- long tracks encouraging deep listening
- found sounds creating unique atmospheres
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Matmos' self-titled debut album in 1997, this record marked the start of their exploration into the avant-garde electronic scene. At this point, the duo was gaining traction after experimenting with sounds and samples, setting the stage for their later acclaimed works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oval· The Books· Mouse on Mars
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It Seems 5:12
- 2 Plastic Minor 3:08
- 3 ...And Silver Light Popped in His Eyes 18:20
- 4 Lunaire 5:12
- 5 This Is... 6:23
- 6 Three Guitar Lessons 5:09
- 7 Office Furniture (After Evidence) 3:31
- 8 Electric Things #5 6:45
- 9 Verber: Amplified Synapse 6:17
- 10 Nugent Sand 4:30
- 11 Schluss 8:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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