Thousand Mile Stare
Chicane · 2012
66 min · 12 tracks · electronica
A lush blend of melodic electronica and ambient soundscapes that transports listeners through ethereal landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hljóp Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Thousand Mile Stare (original mix) — This title track encapsulates the album's essence with its expansive melodies and rhythmic depth, serving as a sonic journey that defines Chicane's style.
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The Nothing Song — With layered textures and ethereal vocals, this track stands out for its introspective quality, inviting listeners into a reflective space within the album.
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Going Deep (original mix) — This track combines driving beats with rich synth layers, illustrating Chicane's ability to merge danceable rhythms with emotive soundscapes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long reflective listening sessions
- patient melodic explorations
- cinematic soundscapes for daydreaming
- subtle emotional depth throughout
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- want immediate, catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A solid entry that doesn't fit other prominent roles in Chicane's catalog.
- Themes
- ethereal landscapes· melodic trance journey· ambient soundscapes
- Career context
- When 'Thousand Mile Stare' was released in 2012, Chicane was experiencing a resurgence following the success of his previous album, 'Giants' in 2010. This marked his continued exploration of melodic trance and ambient sounds, reinforcing his status within the electronica scene after a decade-long career.
- Stylistic neighbors
- BT· Above & Beyond· Solarstone
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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The Nothing Song
The song features a moment where it shifts from vocal echoes to an instrumental passage, creating a stark contrast that deepens emotional resonance.
This transition emphasizes the interplay between voice and silence, highlighting the tension and release that characterize much of the album.
Tracklist
- 1 Hljóp Start here 5:12
- 2 The Nothing Song 6:16
- 3 Windbreaks 5:12
- 4 Thousand Mile Stare (original mix) 7:01
- 5 Playing Fields 5:22
- 6 Sólarupprás 4:46
- 7 Going Deep (Moogmonkey rework mix) 7:35
- 8 Goldfish 3:41
- 9 Flotsum and Jetsum 6:38
- 10 Super Mouflon 5:00
- 11 Going Deep (original mix) 7:12
- 12 Fin de Jours 2:52
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Dive
Tycho
Shares a similar lush soundscape with melodic elements, creating an immersive listening experience.
Group Therapy
Above & Beyond
Explores ethereal melodies and emotional depth through atmospheric trance and ambient influences.
Kiasmos
Kiasmos
Combines minimalism and rich textures, evoking a sense of journey through its ambient electronic sound.
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