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Oblivion

M83 · 2013

69 min · 17 tracks · electronic · synth-pop · dream pop

An expansive soundscape where ethereal synths collide with cinematic orchestration and haunting melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • atmospheric background focus
  • wave-like pacing throughout

Where this album fits

Career context
When 'Oblivion' was released in 2013, M83, led by Anthony Gonzalez, was already well-established following the success of their breakthrough album 'Hurry Up, We’re Dreaming'. This soundtrack, created for the film of the same name, represented a new venture into scoring while maintaining their signature dream pop and electronic sound.
Stylistic neighbors
Empire of the Sun· Chvrches· Washed Out
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Jack’s Dream 1:22
  • 2 Waking Up 4:09
  • 3 Tech 49 5:58
  • 4 StarWaves 3:41
  • 5 Odyssey Rescue 4:08
  • 6 Earth 2077 2:22
  • 7 Losing Control 3:56
  • 8 Canyon Battle 5:57
  • 9 Radiation Zone 4:11
  • 10 You Can’t Save Her 4:56
  • 11 Raven Rock 4:33
  • 12 I’m Sending You Away 5:38
  • 13 Ashes of Our Fathers 3:30
  • 14 Temples of Our Gods 3:14
  • 15 Fearful Odds 3:09
  • 16 Undimmed by Time, Unbound by Death 2:26
  • 17 Oblivion 5:56

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