My Angel Rocks Back and Forth
Four Tet · 2004
23 min · 5 tracks · electronica
A hypnotic blend of intricate beats and ethereal melodies that invites listeners into a contemplative sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Angel Rocks Back and Forth Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its layered textures and rhythmic complexity, serving as a perfect introduction to Hebden's stylistic range.
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I've Got Viking in Me — At just over two minutes, this track stands out for its playful yet introspective nature, showcasing Four Tet's knack for brevity without sacrificing depth.
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All the Chimers — The intricate layering of sounds in this piece exemplifies Four Tet’s talent for creating immersive auditory experiences that resonate long after listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- hypnotic rhythms for introspection
- short bursts of airy textures
- gradual build towards resolution
- suitable for focused exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer album experiences
- seek immediate energetic payoff
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album is noted for its experimental approach and critical acclaim, marking a high point.
- Themes
- hypnotic soundscapes· layered textures· introspective rhythms
- Career context
- Released in 2004, My Angel Rocks Back and Forth is Four Tet's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Rounds. At this point in his career, Kieran Hebden was establishing himself as a leading figure in the electronica genre, known for his innovative use of samples and organic sounds.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Floating Points· Bonobo· Tycho
Tracklist
- 1 My Angel Rocks Back and Forth Start here 5:10
- 2 My Angel Rocks Back and Forth (Four Teas on English Time - Icarus remix) 7:20
- 3 First Thing / Chia (The Space Between 3 and 7 - Isambard Khroustaliov remix) 5:20
- 4 I've Got Viking in Me 2:16
- 5 All the Chimers 3:16
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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