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Opalescent

Jon Hopkins · 2001

55 min · 12 tracks · electronica

A serene blend of ambient textures and intricate electronic soundscapes that evoke a sense of introspection.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for deep focus
  • serene soundscapes for introspection
  • gradual development rewards patience
  • ideal for meditative sessions

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon releasing 'Opalescent' in 2001, Jon Hopkins was emerging as a notable figure in the electronica scene. This debut album followed his work as a producer for prominent artists and signaled his transition to a solo artist, laying the groundwork for his future explorations in sound design and composition.
Stylistic neighbors
Nils Frahm· Max Cooper· Ólafur Arnalds

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Elegiac 6:24
  • 2 Private Universe 5:40
  • 3 Halcyon 5:01
  • 4 Opalescent 2:11
  • 5 Lost in Thought 6:16
  • 6 Fading Glow 6:58
  • 7 Apparition 2:02
  • 8 Inner Peace 4:53
  • 9 Cerulean 3:58
  • 10 Grace 4:17
  • 11 Cold Out There 3:54
  • 12 Afterlife 4:02

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