SubHuman
Recoil · 2007
220 min · 28 tracks · electronic · trip hop
A darkly immersive soundscape where electronic textures meet haunting vocals in a cinematic journey.
Why this album works
The album received critical acclaim for its intricate production and thematic depth, with tracks like 'Allelujah' gaining particular attention. Its exploration of darker societal themes resonated within the electronic music community, solidifying Recoil's influence on the genre and earning spots on various year-end lists.
- Best for
- darkly immersive soundscapes wave-like pacing for reflection cinematic journey through emotions
- Context
- By the release of 'SubHuman' in 2007, Recoil, the project of Alan Wilder, was exploring deeper themes following a hiatus since their previous album, 'Liquid.' This marked a period of artistic reinvention for Wilder as he shifted from his earlier Depeche Mode roots into more avant-garde and introspective territory.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Moby· Jazzanova· Miho Hatori
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Prey 8:23
- 2 Allelujah Standout 9:26
- 3 5000 Years 6:36
- 4 The Killing Ground Standout 9:56
- 5 Intruders Standout 11:33
- 6 99 to Life 8:13
- 7 Backslider 7:11
- 8 Prey (5.1 mix) 8:23
- 9 Allelujah (5.1 mix) 9:19
- 10 5000 Years (5.1 mix) 6:33
- 11 The Killing Ground (5.1 mix) 9:58
- 12 Intruders (5.1 mix) 11:32
- 13 99 to Life (5.1 mix) 8:12
- 14 Backslider (5.1 mix) 7:11
- 15 Prey (reduction) 6:29
- 16 Allelujah (reduction) 9:09
- 17 5000 Years (reduction) 6:11
- 18 The Killing Ground (reduction) 9:46
- 19 Intruders (reduction) 11:25
- 20 99 to Life (reduction) 8:34
- 21 Backslider (reduction) 7:10
- 22 Faith Healer 4:51
- 23 Drifting 5:11
- 24 Stalker 4:33
- 25 Strange Hours 5:14
- 26 Jezebel 4:35
- 27 Shunt 7:16
- 28 Electro Blues For Bukka White (2000 Mix) 7:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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