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Mirages

Tim Hecker · 2004

47 min · 11 tracks · electronic

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with glitchy textures, creating an immersive auditory experience that defies conventional structure.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • immersive auditory exploration
  • wave-like pacing with climax
  • ethereal soundscapes for reflection
  • glitchy textures invite focus

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek structured song formats
  • prefer upbeat, instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on September 21, 2004, 'Mirages' is Tim Hecker's second album, following his debut 'Haunt Me, Haunt Me Do It Again' from 2003. At this point in his career, Hecker was beginning to establish his unique voice in the electronic music scene, blending ambient and experimental sounds that would come to define his work.
Stylistic neighbors
Ben Frost· Oneohtrix Point Never· Kangding Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Acéphale 4:57
  • 2 Neither More nor Less 3:10
  • 3 Aerial Silver 3:37
  • 4 Celestina 4:31
  • 5 Counter Attack 2:13
  • 6 The Truth of Accountants 2:21
  • 7 Aerial Light-Pollution Orange 3:09
  • 8 Non mollare 1:10
  • 9 Kaito 3:08
  • 10 Balkanize-You 8:37
  • 11 Incurably Optimistic! 10:40

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