Released 9 years ago this June
Mellow Waves
Cornelius · 2017
41 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock · Shibuya-kei · indietronica
A dreamy blend of Shibuya-kei pop and experimental textures, enveloping listeners in serene soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for relaxation
- dreamy soundscapes for daydreaming
- gentle decline invites reflection
- for quiet afternoons
- serene background for creative work
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Mellow Waves' was released in 2017, Cornelius had already established himself as a key figure in the Shibuya-kei movement with previous albums like 'Sensuous' (2002). This album marked his return after a 15-year hiatus, showcasing his evolution into more introspective and atmospheric compositions, reflecting on personal themes and sonic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shugo Tokumaru· Nujabes· Towa Tei
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 If You’re Here 6:11
- 2 Sometime / Someplace 3:49
- 3 Dear Future Person 4:37
- 4 Surfing on Mind Wave Pt. 2 5:33
- 5 In a Dream 4:13
- 6 Helix / Spiral 3:34
- 7 Mellow Yellow Feel 4:38
- 8 The Spell of a Vanishing Loveliness 3:01
- 9 The Rain Song 2:48
- 10 Crépuscule 3:29
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