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My Love Is Rotten to the Core

Tim Hecker · 2002

24 min · 5 tracks · electronic

A haunting amalgamation of ambient soundscapes and stark electronic textures that reverberate with emotional depth.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • haunting soundscapes for introspection
  • short bursts of emotional depth
  • gradual builds towards resolution
  • for late-night solitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat, immediate gratification
  • prefer standalone tracks over cohesion

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2002, 'My Love Is Rotten to the Core' was Tim Hecker's debut album, establishing him as a unique voice in the electronic music scene. At this point, Hecker was transitioning from performing under the pseudonym Jetone to solidifying his artistic identity with deeply layered sound compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
Ben Frost· Oneohtrix Point Never· Kangding Ray

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Introducing Carl Cocks 8:31
  • 2 Sammy Loves Eddie Hates David 2:50
  • 3 Hello Detroit 7:24
  • 4 Midnight Whispers 0:59
  • 5 The Return of Sam Snead 5:03

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