The Lost Art of Longing
BT · 2020
93 min · 14 tracks · electronica
A tapestry of intricate melodies and evolving rhythms that evoke longing and introspection in a digital soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Game Theory Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Wildfire — This track features soaring synths layered over dynamic beats, encapsulating the album's themes of passion and resilience through its expansive soundscape.
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The Light Is Always On — With its reflective lyrics and ethereal production, this track serves as a poignant reminder of hope and continuity amid uncertainty, highlighting BT's lyrical prowess.
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Never Odd or Even — This composition intricately weaves complex rhythms with emotive melodies, representing BT’s signature style while exploring deeper philosophical themes within its structure.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows BT's continued evolution and relevance in electronic music after a hiatus.
- Themes
- digital longing· emotive soundscapes
- Career context
- Released in 2020, The Lost Art of Longing marks BT's return to the electronic music landscape after a four-year hiatus since his previous album, Electronic Opus. This album showcases his evolution as an artist, blending ambient textures with progressive house elements while reflecting on personal themes of connection and emotion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sasha· Paul van Dyk· Above & Beyond
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Game Theory Start here 5:02
- 2 Wildfire 7:39
- 3 Walk Into the Water 10:11
- 4 1AM in Paris 6:54
- 5 The Light Is Always On 6:13
- 6 The War 6:41
- 7 Weltanschauung 10:05
Disc 2
- 1 I Will Be Yours 6:04
- 2 If I Can Love You Right 3:34
- 3 Never Odd or Even 8:10
- 4 Windows 4:40
- 5 Red Lights 5:30
- 6 No Warning Lights 8:53
- 7 Save Me 3:38
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Awake
Tycho
Similar blend of ambient textures and intricate melodies creating an introspective digital soundscape.
A Moment Apart
Odesza
Shares emotive soundscapes with evolving rhythms, capturing themes of longing and connection.
New Energy
Four Tet
Explores intricate melodies and ambient elements, fostering a reflective atmosphere akin to BT's work.
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