Tall Tales
Mark Pritchard · 2025
66 min · 13 tracks · ambient
An immersive blend of glitchy electronica and haunting vocals, weaving surreal narratives through shifting soundscapes.
Why this album works
'Tall Tales' has garnered attention for its innovative fusion of genres, charting within the top 10 in several countries upon release. Critics have praised its imaginative storytelling and sonic experimentation, marking it as a significant contribution to the landscape of contemporary alternative music.
- Best for
- long immersive listening sessions layered dense sonic textures dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- By 2025, Thom Yorke was well-established as a solo artist following his work with Radiohead. 'Tall Tales' is his fifth solo album, arriving after the critically acclaimed 'ANIMA' (2019) and showcasing his continued exploration of electronic music and personal themes. This release further reflects his artistic evolution and willingness to experiment with sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Boards of Canada· Aphex Twin· The Orb
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Fake in a Faker's World Standout 8:18
- 2 Ice Shelf 4:47
- 3 Bugging Out Again 4:44
- 4 Back in the Game 4:41
- 5 The White Cliffs Standout 8:19
- 6 The Spirit 4:55
- 7 Gangsters 3:29
- 8 This Conversation Is Missing Your Voice Standout 3:54
- 9 Tall Tales 5:10
- 10 Happy Days 4:20
- 11 The Men Who Dance in Stag's Heads 3:41
- 12 Wandering Genie 5:32
- 13 Iceshelf (original instrumental) 4:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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