Royal Astronomy
Mike Paradinas · 1999
58 min · 14 tracks · drum and bass · intelligent dance music · ambient techno
A kaleidoscopic blend of ambient textures and intricate drum patterns that invites deep listening.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- kaleidoscopic textures for deep listening
- wave-like pacing encourages immersion
- intricate rhythms for attentive focus
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1999, 'Royal Astronomy' marks Mike Paradinas' fourth album under his own name, following his earlier work as a member of the influential electronic group μ-Ziq. At this point in his career, Paradinas was solidifying his reputation within the IDM scene, building on the successes of previous albums like 'Lunatic Harness' (1997).
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· Squarepusher
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Scaling 4:14
- 2 The Hwicci Song 3:40
- 3 Autumn Acid 3:42
- 4 Slice 4:41
- 5 Carpet Muncher 3:00
- 6 The Motorbike Track 7:24
- 7 Mentim 4:29
- 8 The Fear 4:24
- 9 Gruber’s Mandolin 2:39
- 10 World of Leather 4:22
- 11 Scrape 1:42
- 12 56 3:47
- 13 Burst Your Arm 6:26
- 14 Goodbye, Goodbye 4:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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