Sixteen Oceans
Four Tet · 2020
54 min · 16 tracks · electronica
A vibrant tapestry of electronic textures weaving together moments of tranquility and experimental flair.
Why this album works
'Sixteen Oceans' received widespread acclaim, with publications like Pitchfork praising its innovative sound. The album's release coincided with a growing interest in ambient and experimental music during the pandemic, influencing a wave of artists exploring similar aesthetic territories.
- Best for
- dynamic flow with tranquil interludes immersive listening during focused work exploratory soundscapes for deep thought
- Context
- Released in March 2020, 'Sixteen Oceans' is Four Tet's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'New Energy' from 2017. At this point, Kieran Hebden had firmly established himself as a leading figure in the electronic music scene, blending genres and pushing sonic boundaries.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 School 4:03
- 2 Baby 4:24
- 3 Harpsichord 2:53
- 4 Teenage Birdsong Standout 3:25
- 5 Romantics 4:57
- 6 Love Salad Standout 7:20
- 7 Insect Near Piha Beach 5:15
- 8 Hi Hello 0:48
- 9 ISTM 0:40
- 10 Something in the Sadness Standout 5:11
- 11 1993 Band Practice 1:05
- 12 Green 3:48
- 13 Bubbles at Overlook 25th March 2019 1:03
- 14 4T Recordings 3:17
- 15 This Is for You 2:05
- 16 Mama Teaches Sanskrit 4:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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