Is Tournado a good place to start with Tangerine Dream?

Yes, Tournado is recommended as a starting point for new Tangerine Dream listeners. A sonic tapestry weaving intricate electronic textures with atmospheric melodies, embodying the essence of 1970s experimental music. Released in 1981, Tournado arrived during Tangerine Dream's prolific phase of experimentation with electronic sounds. This album followed their influential work, Force Majeure, and showcased their continued evolution into more complex compositions and arrangements.

Tournado works well if you're into steady immersive sonic exploration, peaks of melodic experimentation and ideal for focused listening.

How many songs are on Tournado?

Tournado has 10 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Tournado

Tangerine Dream

70 min · 10 tracks · electronic music

A sonic tapestry weaving intricate electronic textures with atmospheric melodies, embodying the essence of 1970s experimental music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Drum Solo Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Flashflood — This track exemplifies the band's signature style, merging pulsating rhythms with ethereal synth lines that create a vivid soundscape reminiscent of natural phenomena.
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Girls on Broadway — With its engaging melodic hooks and rhythmic drive, this track captures a playful yet sophisticated essence that showcases the band's ability to blend different musical influences.
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Rising Haul in Silence — The atmospheric layers and dynamic shifts in this piece highlight Tangerine Dream's prowess in creating immersive auditory experiences that evoke a sense of journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate electronic textures and live instrumentation, reflecting Tangerine Dream's evolving sound.

What we noticed

The album features extended tracks, with several pieces exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes.
The use of live instrumentation alongside electronic elements adds a dynamic contrast, particularly in tracks like 'Firetongues' and 'Girls on Broadway'.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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

steady immersive sonic exploration
peaks of melodic experimentation
ideal for focused listening
evocative soundscapes for introspection
journey through landscapes

Maybe skip if you

seeking instant gratification
prefer standalone tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — Represents a departure in sound during a prolific experimental phase.
Themes: sonic landscapes· natural phenomena· 1970s experimentalism
Moods: Focus· Dreamy
Career context: Released in 1981, Tournado arrived during Tangerine Dream's prolific phase of experimentation with electronic sounds. This album followed their influential work, Force Majeure, and showcased their continued evolution into more complex compositions and arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors: Klaus Schulze· Jean-Michel Jarre· Vangelis