Tubular Bells II
Mike Oldfield · 1992
58 min · 14 tracks · classical · pop rock · progressive rock
A lush tapestry of progressive rock and ambient textures intertwines with evocative melodies and intricate instrumentation.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic progression with peaks
- evocative melodies for reflection
- headphone detail hunting required
- patient waves of sound
Maybe skip if you want
- instant gratification seekers
- short attention spans
Where this album fits
- Themes
- Celtic landscapes· immersive soundscapes· musical exploration
- Career context
- Released on August 31, 1992, 'Tubular Bells II' was Mike Oldfield's follow-up to his 1973 groundbreaking debut, 'Tubular Bells.' At this point in his career, Oldfield had already established himself as a pioneer in the realms of progressive and ambient music, but this album marked a return to the thematic soundscapes that defined his earlier work after several stylistic diversions.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vangelis· Jean-Michel Jarre· Enya
- Sounds like this from elsewhere
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MCMXC a.D. by Enigma — Blends ambient textures with melodic layers, creating immersive soundscapes rich in mystique.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sentinel 8:07
- 2 Dark Star 2:16
- 3 Clear Light 5:48
- 4 Blue Saloon 2:59
- 5 Sunjammer 2:32
- 6 Red Dawn 1:50
- 7 The Bell 6:59
- 8 Weightless 5:43
- 9 The Great Plain 4:47
- 10 Sunset Door 2:23
- 11 Tattoo 4:15
- 12 Altered State 5:12
- 13 Maya Gold 4:01
- 14 Moonshine 1:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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