My Angel Rocks Back and Forth cover

My Angel Rocks Back and Forth

Four Tet · 2004

23 min · 5 tracks · electronica

A hypnotic blend of minimal beats and airy textures that invites introspection and exploration.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its influence on the evolution of electronic music, particularly within the UK scene. It received critical acclaim for its innovative soundscapes and peaked at number 5 on the UK Dance Chart, solidifying Four Tet's status as a leading figure in the genre.
Best for
hypnotic rhythms for introspection short bursts of airy textures gradual build towards resolution
Context
By 2004, Four Tet, led by Kieran Hebden, was transitioning from his early works into a more experimental phase. 'My Angel Rocks Back and Forth' followed his acclaimed album 'Pause' (2003), further establishing his unique voice in the electronica scene.
Stylistic neighbors
Towa Tei· Moby· Jazzanova

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My Angel Rocks Back and Forth Standout 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 Standout 2:16
  • 5 All the Chimers Standout 3:16

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