Small Craft on a Milk Sea
Brian Eno · 2010
49 min · 15 tracks · electronic · ambient · art rock
A serene yet fragmented soundscape that intertwines ambient textures with intricate rhythmic patterns.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its innovative sound and production techniques. It debuted at number 44 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Eno's relevance in contemporary music. Additionally, the work has been noted for its influence on ambient music and has been featured in various media, enhancing its cultural footprint.
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Small Craft on a Milk Sea' marked Brian Eno's return to instrumental music after his departure from vocal-driven projects. This album followed his collaboration with Coldplay on 'Viva La Vida', showcasing Eno's continued evolution as a pioneer in ambient and electronic music. It highlights his ability to blend technology and art, remaining influential in the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· The Velvet Underground· David Sylvian
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Emerald and Lime Standout 3:02
- 2 Complex Heaven Standout 3:05
- 3 Small Craft on a Milk Sea Standout 1:48
- 4 Flint March 1:55
- 5 Horse 3:01
- 6 2 Forms of Anger 3:14
- 7 Bone Jump 2:22
- 8 Dust Shuffle 1:54
- 9 Paleosonic 4:25
- 10 Slow Ice, Old Moon 3:25
- 11 Lesser Heaven 3:20
- 12 Calcium Needles 3:24
- 13 Emerald and Stone 2:12
- 14 Written, Forgotten 3:55
- 15 Late Anthropocene 7:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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