Platinum
Mike Oldfield · 1979
37 min · 8 tracks · classical · pop rock · progressive rock
An expansive tapestry of progressive rock and classical influences woven into seamless instrumental suites.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady progression with resolution immersive instrumental suites experience pensive late-night listening sessions
- Context
- When 'Platinum' was released in 1979, Mike Oldfield was already known for his groundbreaking debut album 'Tubular Bells.' This album followed his commercial success and showcased Oldfield's evolving style, blending complex arrangements with more accessible melodies, as he sought to push the boundaries of instrumental music.
- If you like
- classical, pop rock, progressive rock
Platinum is an album by Mike Oldfield, released in 1979. An expansive tapestry of progressive rock and classical influences woven into seamless instrumental suites. 'Platinum' reached significant chart positions, including a peak at number 1 in the UK Albums Chart. This album is notable for its ambitious structure and remained influential within the progressive rock genre, demonstrating Oldfield's unique ability to merge classical forms with rock sensibilities. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Platinum sound like?
An expansive tapestry of progressive rock and classical influences woven into seamless instrumental suites. Rooted in classical and pop rock.
What makes Platinum by Mike Oldfield notable?
'Platinum' reached significant chart positions, including a peak at number 1 in the UK Albums Chart. This album is notable for its ambitious structure and remained influential within the progressive rock genre, demonstrating Oldfield's unique ability to merge classical forms with rock sensibilities. When 'Platinum' was released in 1979, Mike Oldfield was already known for his groundbreaking debut album 'Tubular Bells.' This album followed his commercial success and showcased Oldfield's evolving style, blending complex arrangements with more accessible melodies, as he sought to push the boundaries of instrumental music.
Who is Platinum for?
Platinum works well if you're into steady progression with resolution, immersive instrumental suites experience and pensive late-night listening sessions.
How many songs are on Platinum?
Platinum has 8 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Platinum, Part 1: Airborne Standout 5:05
- 2 Platinum, Part 2: Platinum 6:06
- 3 Platinum, Part 3: Charleston 3:17
- 4 Platinum, Part 4: North Star / Platinum Finale Standout 4:49
- 5 Woodhenge Standout 4:05
- 6 Into Wonderland 3:46
- 7 Punkadiddle 5:46
- 8 I Got Rhythm 4:44
Release Date
November 23, 1979
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
37 min 41 sec
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