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Tender Buttons

Broadcast · 2005

40 min · 14 tracks · electronic

A surreal tapestry of electronic textures and haunting melodies that evokes a dreamlike atmosphere.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike soundscapes for reflection
  • wave-like pacing with resolution
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • intricate layers to explore deeply

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • prefer long, cohesive narratives

Where this album fits

Career context
'Tender Buttons' is Broadcast's third studio album, released in 2005 after their acclaimed record 'Ha Ha Sound.' At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound, characterized by a blend of experimental pop and avant-garde styles. This album marked a shift towards a more minimalist approach, focusing on sonic exploration and lyrical abstraction.
Stylistic neighbors
Leyland Kirby· The Avalanches· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 I Found the F 2:21
  • 2 Black Cat 3:58
  • 3 Tender Buttons 2:51
  • 4 America's Boy 3:34
  • 5 Tears in the Typing Pool 2:12
  • 6 Corporeal 3:55
  • 7 Bit 35 1:49
  • 8 Arc of a Journey 5:17
  • 9 Michael A Grammar 3:57
  • 10 Subject to the Ladder 3:14
  • 11 Minus 3 0:47
  • 12 Goodbye Girls 3:08
  • 13 You and Me in Time 1:24
  • 14 I Found the End 2:05

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