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Sugarmorphoses

Psychic TV

74 min · 13 tracks · techno

A surreal blend of ambient techno and experimental sounds that evoke dreamlike landscapes and introspective reflections.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
  • gradual build to immersive climax
  • exploratory listening for deep focus
  • two-part journey through surrealism

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek upbeat party anthems

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1999, 'Sugarmorphoses' marked a phase of exploration for Psychic TV, following their earlier work in the late '80s and early '90s. At this point, the band had transitioned from their roots in industrial music to a more eclectic sound that incorporated elements of techno and ambient music.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· The Black Dog· Boards of Canada

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Decoder 1: Muzak for Frogs 3:21
  • 2 Decoder 2: Dream 2:22
  • 3 Decoder 3: Main Theme 3:00
  • 4 Decoder 4: Sex and the Married Frog 3:21
  • 5 Decoder 5: Information Bank 0:47
  • 6 Decoder 6: Muzak De-File 3:53
  • 7 Decoder 7: Grim Rieperbahn 3:37
  • 8 Slave Priest / Priest Slave 9:58
  • 9 Rites ov Reversal (Al II. 19) 24:52
  • 10 Dogstar 3:44
  • 11 Dead Air 1:01
  • 12 Sugarmorphoses 7:42
  • 13 Splinter Test 6:26

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