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Modus Operandi

Photek · 1997

70 min · 10 tracks · drum and bass · downtempo · deep house

Atmospheric soundscapes intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a cerebral journey through the depths of electronic music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • steady, consistent energy levels

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Modus Operandi' was Photek's debut album, following a series of influential EPs that established him as a leading figure in drum and bass. This album marked his transition from underground producer to a recognized artist within the electronic music scene, showcasing his signature style that blended jazz elements with complex breakbeats.
Stylistic neighbors
Goldie· Amon Tobin· LTJ Bukem

Tracklist

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

  • 1 The Hidden Camera 6:48
  • 2 Smoke Rings 6:27
  • 3 Minotaur 5:20
  • 4 Aleph 1 8:40
  • 5 124 6:59
  • 6 Axiom 6:01
  • 7 Trans 7 7:50
  • 8 Modus Operandi 7:04
  • 9 KJZ 7:48
  • 10 The Fifth Column 7:09

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