Snakes
Psychic TV · 2014
41 min · 8 tracks · techno
A sprawling exploration of dark techno and ethereal soundscapes that evoke a sense of haunting nostalgia.
Top tracks — play these first
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After You're Dead, She Said Start here — This track opens the album with an expansive duration that showcases layered textures and haunting vocals, setting the tone for the entire listening experience.
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Burning the Old Home — At over thirteen minutes long, this track encapsulates the album's theme of transformation through its evolving sonic landscape and deep emotional resonance.
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Snakes — The title track blends hypnotic rhythms with ethereal melodies, capturing the essence of Psychic TV's unique fusion of techno and experimental sound.
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(It Was) Never Enough — This song contrasts haunting lyrics with driving beats, illustrating a complex emotional landscape that invites listener introspection.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- ethereal soundscapes for immersion
- hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
- dynamic progression of emotions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Continues Psychic TV's avant-garde approach, showcasing a departure from previous sounds.
- Themes
- transformation through sound· ethereal landscapes
- Career context
- By the time 'Snakes' was released in December 2014, Psychic TV had experienced significant evolution since their formation in the early 1980s. This album came as part of their continued experimentation in sound and artistic expression, following their previous release, 'Thee Singles Compendium', a collection that showcased their eclectic influences and legacy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aphex Twin· The Black Dog· Boards of Canada
Tracklist
- 1 After You're Dead, She Said Start here 6:56
- 2 In Solitude of Memory 0:28
- 3 Burning the Old Home 13:16
- 4 (It Was) Never Enough 4:44
- 5 Snakes 5:10
- 6 Thee Mountaineer 4:45
- 7 Project! Expect! 1:32
- 8 Overdriven Overlord 4:45
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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