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The San Monta Tapes

The Future Sound of London · 2007

68 min · 19 tracks · techno

A mesmerizing blend of ambient textures and immersive soundscapes that evoke a dreamlike state.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dreamlike soundscapes for exploration
  • wave-like pacing for deep listening
  • quiet moments invite reflection
  • immersive textures during solitude
  • dynamic shifts in emotional tone

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek high-energy party vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2007, 'The San Monta Tapes' is a follow-up to The Future Sound of London's 2005 album, 'The Isness'. At this stage in their career, they were exploring more abstract and experimental sounds, moving away from the mainstream electronic music scene they had previously influenced with hits in the 1990s.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Boards of Canada· Orbital

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Yellow Way 6:49
  • 2 Elongate 5:54
  • 3 San Monta 3:13
  • 4 Antique 3:16
  • 5 Earth Magnetic 4:55
  • 6 Still Movements 5:10
  • 7 La veshter 4:25
  • 8 Low Cloud 2:16
  • 9 Bump 5:16
  • 10 Ukashan 3:42
  • 11 Slow Storm 1:36
  • 12 Northern Desert 0:34
  • 13 Cold Ground 3:37
  • 14 Waves 6:03
  • 15 Underpass 0:43
  • 16 Coasts 3:47
  • 17 Tree Bark 1:37
  • 18 Cow Fxd 4:34
  • 19 Pushed 1:32

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