Psyence Fiction
Unkle · 1998
62 min · 14 tracks · electronica
A genre-blurring odyssey of atmospheric electronica fused with cinematic soundscapes and haunting vocals.
Why this album works
'Psyence Fiction' was critically acclaimed, receiving praise from notable publications like NME and The Guardian, which helped it enter the UK Albums Chart at number 9. Its innovative fusion of genres influenced a wave of artists within the trip-hop and electronic scenes, making it a seminal work of the era.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus
- Context
- Released in 1998, 'Psyence Fiction' marked Unkle's debut album, a collaboration between DJ Shadow and James Lavelle that showcased a blend of trip-hop and rock influences. After the underground success of the Mo' Wax label, this album positioned Unkle as a key player in the burgeoning electronic music scene, further solidifying their artistic vision in the late 90s.
- If this clicks, go next to
- Never, Never, Land — Continues the atmospheric electronica with deeper explorations of soundscapes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Guns Blazing (Drums of Death, Part 1) 5:02
- 2 Unkle (Main Title Theme) 3:24
- 3 Bloodstain Standout 5:57
- 4 Unreal 5:10
- 5 Lonely Soul Standout 8:56
- 6 Getting Ahead in the Lucrative Field of Artist Management 0:54
- 7 Nursery Rhyme / Breather 4:45
- 8 Celestial Annihilation 4:45
- 9 The Knock (Drums of Death, Part 2) 3:57
- 10 Chaos 4:42
- 11 Rabbit in Your Headlights Standout 6:20
- 12 Outro 1:07
- 13 Guns Blazing (Drums of Death, Part 1) (instrumental) 4:02
- 14 The Knock (Drums of Death, Part 2) (instrumental) 3:52
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