Snakes
Psychic TV · 2014
41 min · 8 tracks · techno
A sprawling exploration of ambient techno, blending darkness with ethereal soundscapes and hypnotic rhythms.
Why this album works
'Snakes' received attention for its avant-garde approach within the techno genre, appealing to both long-time fans and new listeners. The album's experimental nature solidified Psychic TV's legacy as pioneers of industrial and electronic music, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar soundscapes.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with peaks ethereal soundscapes for immersion hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
- Context
- When 'Snakes' was released in December 2014, Psychic TV was navigating a resurgence in their career after years of underground influence. This album followed their 2012 release, 'Eternal', marking a continued experimentation with sound and structure as they adapted to digital production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Prodigy· Cabaret Voltaire· N-Trance
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 After You're Dead, She Said 6:56
- 2 In Solitude of Memory 0:28
- 3 Burning the Old Home Standout 13:16
- 4 (It Was) Never Enough Standout 4:44
- 5 Snakes Standout 5:10
- 6 Thee Mountaineer 4:45
- 7 Project! Expect! 1:32
- 8 Overdriven Overlord 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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