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Sixteen Oceans

Four Tet · 2020

54 min · 16 tracks · electronica

A vibrant tapestry of electronic textures weaving together moments of tranquility and experimental flair.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic flow with tranquil interludes
  • immersive listening during focused work
  • exploratory soundscapes for deep thought
  • wave-like pacing that invites reflection

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer straightforward song structures
  • seek high-energy, fast-paced tracks

Where this album fits

Career 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.
Stylistic neighbors
Floating Points· Bonobo· Tycho

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 3:25
  • 5 Romantics 4:57
  • 6 Love Salad 7:20
  • 7 Insect Near Piha Beach 5:15
  • 8 Hi Hello 0:48
  • 9 ISTM 0:40
  • 10 Something in the Sadness 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

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