Murmurations cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with ebbs
  • immersive soundscapes for focus
  • dynamic shifts in energy
  • exploratory listening sessions
  • captivating rhythms and melodies

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward, fast tracks
  • seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career 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
Justice· Hot Chip· The Chemical Brothers

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Boids 4:32
  • 2 Caught in a Wave 6:43
  • 3 We Go 8:31
  • 4 Gliders 3:39
  • 5 Hey Sister 5:37
  • 6 A Perfect Swarm 8:20
  • 7 Defender 7:24
  • 8 V Formation 6:49
  • 9 Murmuration 2:14

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