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Reminiscience

Ugress · 2009

45 min · 12 tracks · electronica

Eclectic electronic soundscapes blend nostalgic samples with glitchy beats and cinematic flourishes, inviting listeners into a vivid auditory journey.

Top tracks — play these first

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    It Was a Great Year (Movies With Robots) — This track encapsulates the album's theme of nostalgia with its playful yet haunting melody that evokes memories of past cinematic experiences.
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    Cthulhu's Night Out — Merging whimsical sounds with dark undertones, this track represents Ugress's unique ability to balance humor and eeriness, making it a standout piece.
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    Apocalypse Please Wait Buffering — With its pulsing rhythms and layered textures, this track illustrates the album's technological themes while offering a critique of modern digital culture.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
  • playful nostalgia with vibrant beats
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • energetic bursts for uplifting moments

Maybe skip if you

  • slow, lengthy musical explorations
  • need for lyrical depth

Where this album fits

Career context
When Ugress released 'Reminiscience' in 2009, it marked their third studio album, following 'Ugress' in 2006 and 'Resound' in 2008. The album came during a phase of artistic exploration, showcasing the evolution of their sound as they integrated more complex arrangements and cinematic elements.
Stylistic neighbors
Tycho· Bonobo· Odesza

Tracklist

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

  • 1 AMZ 1974 3:21
  • 2 Chrome Shuriken Dragonfire 2:52
  • 3 Numb 3:37
  • 4 New Shoes Escape Manoeuvre 3:30
  • 5 It Was a Great Year (Movies With Robots) 4:08
  • 6 The Bosporus Incident 4:20
  • 7 Cthulhu's Night Out 3:22
  • 8 Sandtraps 3:04
  • 9 Apocalypse Please Wait Buffering 2:30
  • 10 Sordid Pulse 5:16
  • 11 Malaria 22 4:38
  • 12 Win Without Triumph 4:35

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