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Solid Steel Presents Amon Tobin: Recorded Live

Amon Tobin · 2004

63 min · 28 tracks · electronic · trip hop · intelligent dance music

An eclectic blend of intricate beats and soundscapes that showcase Amon Tobin's innovative electronic artistry.

Why this album works

The album gained significant attention for its inventive live renditions of Tobin's work, contributing to his status in the electronic music scene. It received critical acclaim and showcased the innovative production techniques he was known for, influencing both contemporaries and future artists within electronic and experimental music genres.
Career context
Released on June 1, 2004, this live album followed Amon Tobin's critically acclaimed studio work, particularly his 2000 breakthrough 'Permutation'. At this point in his career, Tobin was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in electronic music, blending elements of trip hop and intelligent dance music into a unique sound. The album captures the energy of his live performances during a pivotal phase of artistic development.
Stylistic neighbors
Flying Lotus· Aphex Twin· Dan Snaith

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Intro 4:21
  • 2 Chronic Tronic / Dark Lady Standout 4:18
  • 3 Twister 1:57
  • 4 Verbal 1:23
  • 5 Remix by AFX 1:06
  • 6 Got Numb Standout 1:40
  • 7 Pressure Cooker 1:32
  • 8 Soul Soul Soul 1:31
  • 9 Science Fu, Part 1 1:54
  • 10 Marine Machines 1:25
  • 11 Interlude: You's a Jaco Pastorius Looking Motherfucker 0:40
  • 12 Schmalla 1:07
  • 13 Couger Merkin 2:35
  • 14 Higher Rates 1:15
  • 15 Cuba (original) 1:50
  • 16 Moon Palace 3:05
  • 17 Reactionary 0:42
  • 18 Nakatali 1:38
  • 19 Yasawas / Night Life / Fear 5:29
  • 20 Escape / Deep Impact 3:32
  • 21 Spanner in the Worx 1:51
  • 22 Allergic 1:12
  • 23 Completely Real 2:31
  • 24 Total Recall 1:48
  • 25 2 Far 2:41
  • 26 Proper Hoodidge 4:08
  • 27 Four Ton Mantis / Hey Blondie Standout 2:36
  • 28 Venus in Furs 3:22

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