Mind Bokeh
Bibio · 2011
52 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi samples, electronic beats, and organic instrumentation creates a whimsical, dreamlike soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Excuses — 'Excuses' showcases Bibio's unique ability to weave together catchy melodies with complex layers of sound, making it a quintessential example of his style.
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Artists’ Valley — This track highlights the album's experimental nature with its shifting rhythms and atmospheric textures, representing the creative freedom that defines Mind Bokeh.
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Light Seep — 'Light Seep' features lush instrumentation and a serene melody that encapsulates the album's dreamy aesthetic, offering a moment of introspective calm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's eclectic mix of sounds and textures creates a unique listening experience, though it may not have widespread recognition.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize lo-fi samples that create a textured sound, while others incorporate more polished electronic elements.
- The running time is varied, with some tracks being concise and others extending into more exploratory soundscapes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Mind Bokeh is Bibio's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Ambivalence Avenue. At this point in his career, Bibio was establishing a distinct identity within the electronic music scene, characterized by his inventive use of sampling and a playful approach to sound design.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Excuses 5:58
- 2 Pretentious 6:02
- 3 Anything New 4:07
- 4 Wake Up! 3:25
- 5 Light Seep 3:53
- 6 Take Off Your Shirt 4:03
- 7 Artists’ Valley 6:00
- 8 K Is for Kelson 3:28
- 9 Mind Bokeh 2:33
- 10 More Excuses 4:27
- 11 Feminine Eye 1:50
- 12 Saint Christopher 6:33
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