Murmurations
Simian Mobile Disco · 2018
53 min · 9 tracks · pop rock · electronica · tech house
A vibrant tapestry of intricate beats and ethereal melodies, echoing nature's rhythms through electronic soundscapes.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its innovative approach, praised by outlets like Pitchfork for its immersive sound design. Its exploration of themes related to nature and technology resonated within the electronic music community, solidifying Simian Mobile Disco's reputation for pushing genre boundaries.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with ebbs immersive soundscapes for focus dynamic shifts in energy
- Context
- Released in 2018, 'Murmurations' marked Simian Mobile Disco's return after a four-year hiatus since their album 'Whorl'. At this point in their career, the duo was exploring new sonic territories influenced by natural phenomena and spatial awareness, aligning with their ongoing evolution as pioneers in the electronic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- deadmau5· Duke Dumont· Shift K3Y
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Boids 4:32
- 2 Caught in a Wave Standout 6:43
- 3 We Go Standout 8:31
- 4 Gliders 3:39
- 5 Hey Sister 5:37
- 6 A Perfect Swarm Standout 8:20
- 7 Defender 7:24
- 8 V Formation 6:49
- 9 Murmuration 2:14
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