Released 20 years ago
Tangerine Dream Plays Tangerine Dream
Tangerine Dream · 2006
72 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A sonic journey through lush synth landscapes and rhythmic explorations that epitomize Tangerine Dream's electronic mastery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Southpole Crossing Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Phaedra 2005 — This track reimagines one of their most iconic pieces from the 1974 album 'Phaedra', merging nostalgia with modern soundscapes to create a mesmerizing auditory experience.
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Desert T. Dream — With its expansive sound layers and atmospheric textures, this track exemplifies Tangerine Dream's ability to evoke vast landscapes through music.
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Logos Blue — A standout piece that showcases intricate melodies and rhythms, reflecting the band's signature style while embracing contemporary production techniques.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases Tangerine Dream's signature sound while reinterpreting classic material, appealing to both new and old fans.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.
- Synthesizers dominate the sound palette, with layered textures creating a rich sonic landscape throughout the record.
- Several tracks incorporate rhythmic elements that evolve over time, contrasting with more ambient sections that provide space for reflection.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with peaks
- wave-like pacing throughout
- immersive atmospheric soundscapes
- for focused listening
- engaging two-halves experience
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Revitalizes the band's sound and reintroduces their work to new audiences.
- Themes
- sonic landscapes· nostalgic reinterpretation· electronic mastery
- Career context
- Released in 2006, this album came during a period of revitalization for Tangerine Dream, marking their return to the live performance circuit after a hiatus. It features reinterpretations of classic tracks, showcasing their evolution and continued relevance in the electronica scene. The album serves as both a retrospective and a forward-looking statement in their long career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis
Tracklist
- 1 Southpole Crossing Start here 4:10
- 2 Logos Blue 6:00
- 3 Alchemy of the Heart II 4:29
- 4 Beach Theme 3:36
- 5 Phaedra 2005 5:49
- 6 Desert T. Dream 4:01
- 7 Convention of the 24 9:25
- 8 The Blue Bridge 3:32
- 9 Ride on a Ray 8:44
- 10 Logos Velvet 5:09
- 11 Challengers Arrival 4:07
- 12 Sphinx Red Lightning 4:56
- 13 Pergamon Sphere 5:00
- 14 Loved by the Sun 3:35
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Moondawn
Klaus Schulze
Explores expansive synth textures and rhythmic experimentation, similar to Tangerine Dream's sonic landscapes.
Oxygène
Jean-Michel Jarre
Shares lush electronic atmospheres and a focus on immersive soundscapes that evoke nostalgia.
Spiral
Vangelis
Combines rich synth layers and thematic explorations, echoing the vastness found in Tangerine Dream's work.
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