Setting Sun
The Chemical Brothers · 1996
20 min · 4 tracks · electronic · pop rock · punk
Pulsating beats and hypnotic samples intertwine with ethereal vocals to create a trance-inducing sonic experience.
Setting Sun is a single by The Chemical Brothers, released in 1996. Pulsating beats and hypnotic samples intertwine with ethereal vocals to create a trance-inducing sonic experience. 'Setting Sun' became a significant hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and heralding the duo's rise in popularity. Its innovative blend of electronic music and rock elements influenced many artists in the burgeoning big beat scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Setting Sun sound like?
Pulsating beats and hypnotic samples intertwine with ethereal vocals to create a trance-inducing sonic experience. Rooted in electronic and pop rock.
What makes Setting Sun by The Chemical Brothers notable?
'Setting Sun' became a significant hit, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart and heralding the duo's rise in popularity. Its innovative blend of electronic music and rock elements influenced many artists in the burgeoning big beat scene. Released on October 15, 1996, 'Setting Sun' marked The Chemical Brothers' first foray into mainstream success with a pop-infused electronic sound. Following their debut album, 'Exit Planet Dust,' this single solidified their place in the big beat genre, leading them towards broader recognition in the late '90s.
How many songs are on Setting Sun?
Setting Sun has 4 tracks, running approximately 20 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Setting Sun (full length version) Standout 5:22
- 2 Setting Sun (radio edit) Standout 4:00
- 3 Buzz Tracks Standout 4:11
- 4 Setting Sun (instrumental) 7:00
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