Oxymore
Jean-Michel Jarre · 2022
49 min · 11 tracks · ambient
An immersive blend of ambient soundscapes and intricate electronic textures that evoke a sense of wonder.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive listening sessions
- steady consistent energy levels
- layered dense sonic textures
- balanced progression with resolution
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and innovation in Jarre's sound after a long career.
- Themes
- digital landscapes· sonic exploration· technological evolution
- Career context
- Released on October 21, 2022, 'Oxymore' marks Jean-Michel Jarre's return to the electronic scene after a five-year hiatus since 'Electronica 2: The Heart of Noise'. This album showcases his evolution as an artist, embracing new technologies and collaborative approaches while still rooted in his iconic sound. It also serves as a timely exploration of contemporary themes through a sonic lens.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vangelis· Klaus Schulze· Tangerine Dream
- If this clicks, go next to
- Oxymoreworks — Continues the immersive electronic exploration with fresh interpretations.
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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Awake by Tycho — Combines lush ambient textures with a focus on digital landscapes and serene sonic exploration.Kiasmos by Kiasmos — Merges minimalistic electronic elements with immersive soundscapes, evoking a similar sense of wonder.Spaces by Nils Frahm — Explores intricate sonic layers and the interplay of technology and emotion in an ambient framework.
Tracklist
New here? Start with "OXYMORE".
- 1 AGORA 1:35
- 2 OXYMORE Start here 4:46
- 3 NEON LIPS 4:27
- 4 SONIC LAND 6:01
- 5 ANIMAL GENESIS 5:46
- 6 SYNTHY SISTERS 3:20
- 7 SEX IN THE MACHINE 5:46
- 8 ZEITGEIST 3:07
- 9 CRYSTAL GARDEN 4:09
- 10 BRUTALISM 4:41
- 11 EPICA 5:26
What to play next
This album is considered a Late Career Highlight in Jean-Michel Jarre's catalog. Shows continued vitality and innovation in Jarre's sound after a long career.
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