Solid Steel: It Came from the Sea
Bonobo · 2005
60 min · 20 tracks · electronic · trip hop · downtempo
A mesmerizing blend of downtempo grooves and world music textures that evoke a tranquil seaside atmosphere.
Why this album works
'It Came from the Sea' received critical acclaim for its fluid mix of genres and helped popularize the downtempo movement during the mid-2000s. The album's unique sound and production techniques influenced numerous artists within electronic and trip-hop genres, marking Bonobo as a significant player in shaping contemporary electronic music landscapes.
- Best for
- tranquil seaside atmosphere exploration wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts short tracks for quick listening
- Context
- In 2005, Bonobo was establishing himself as a key figure in the downtempo and electronic music scenes with this compilation album. It followed his widely acclaimed debut album, 'Animal Magic' (2000), which set the stage for his evolving sound. 'It Came from the Sea' showcased Bonobo's ability to seamlessly weave together diverse musical influences while further solidifying his reputation as an innovative producer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muse· Kim Wilde· Sting· Ed Sheeran· Adele· Dire Straits· The Chemical Brothers· Bryan Adams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Solid Steel Intro 0:31
- 2 Sandcastles Standout 1:45
- 3 Flutter 1:37
- 4 Exploration Standout 3:05
- 5 Pick Up 3:10
- 6 Hey Mr Bundle 1:36
- 7 Score 1:52
- 8 Les Fingres 2:40
- 9 Munchies’ (I‐Wolf remix) 3:44
- 10 Soul Call 1:52
- 11 Hidden 3:31
- 12 Recurring 4:52
- 13 Change Down / The Sugar Rhyme 4:10
- 14 Marra Bossa 4:19
- 15 Introduction 1:00
- 16 I Know a Little Cuban 3:52
- 17 Change Is What We Need Standout 6:42
- 18 Easy Muffin 4:31
- 19 Paths in Soft Focus 3:16
- 20 Otter’s Pool 2:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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