Psychic Chasms
Neon Indian · 2009
59 min · 20 tracks · synth-pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of lo-fi synths and dreamlike melodies that evoke a nostalgic haze.
Why this album works
'Psychic Chasms' received widespread critical acclaim, leading to its inclusion in numerous year-end lists. It is often credited with helping to define the chillwave sound, influencing a wave of artists who embraced lo-fi production techniques and nostalgic themes.
- Best for
- dreamy, nostalgic soundscapes short, immersive listening experiences layered, ethereal textures
- Context
- Released in early 2009, 'Psychic Chasms' was Neon Indian's debut album, marking a significant entry into the chillwave movement. At this point, Alan Palomo had already gained attention through his prior project Vega, but this album established him as a key figure in the emerging genre known for its fusion of electronic music and retro aesthetics.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lykke Li· AURORA· Duran Duran
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 (AM) 0:25
- 2 Deadbeat Summer Standout 4:02
- 3 Laughing Gas 1:43
- 4 Terminally Chill Standout 3:30
- 5 (If I Knew, I’d Tell You) 0:47
- 6 6669 (I Don’t Know If You Know) 3:20
- 7 Should Have Taken Acid With You Standout 2:21
- 8 Mind, Drips 3:08
- 9 Psychic Chasms 4:06
- 10 Local Joke 3:26
- 11 Ephemeral Artery 2:51
- 12 7000 (reprise) 0:55
- 13 Sleep Paralysist 4:32
- 14 Deadbeat Summer (Toro y Moi remix) 2:59
- 15 Should Have Taken Acid With You (Body Language remix) 3:19
- 16 (If I Knew, I’d Tell You) (Javelin remix) 3:10
- 17 Mind, Drips (Bibio remix) 4:13
- 18 Terminally Chill (Yacht remix) 3:53
- 19 Ephemeral Artery (Antlers remix) 3:01
- 20 Local Joke (Dntel remix) 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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