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.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- 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.
- If you like
- electronic, synth-pop, dream pop
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Oblivion is an album by M83, released in 2013. An expansive soundscape where ethereal synths collide with cinematic orchestration and haunting melodies. 'Oblivion' not only reached number one on Billboard's Top Soundtracks chart but also showcased M83's versatility and appeal in the film industry. The album's lush compositions were praised in numerous reviews and contributed to a renewed interest in cinematic electronic music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Oblivion sound like?
An expansive soundscape where ethereal synths collide with cinematic orchestration and haunting melodies. Rooted in electronic and synth-pop.
What makes Oblivion by M83 notable?
'Oblivion' not only reached number one on Billboard's Top Soundtracks chart but also showcased M83's versatility and appeal in the film industry. The album's lush compositions were praised in numerous reviews and contributed to a renewed interest in cinematic electronic music. 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.
Who is Oblivion for?
Oblivion works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on Oblivion?
Oblivion has 17 tracks, running approximately 69 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Jack’s Dream 1:22
- 2 Waking Up Standout 4:09
- 3 Tech 49 5:58
- 4 StarWaves Standout 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 Standout 5:56
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