Unrest cover

Unrest

Erlend Øye · 2003

44 min · 10 tracks · electronic · traditional folk music

A captivating blend of electronic textures and folk melodies that evoke introspective melancholy.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • introspective late-night listening
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • melancholic reflective moods
  • immersive emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context
Erlend Øye was establishing his solo identity with 'Unrest' in 2003, following his success with the duo Kings of Convenience. This album marked his first full-length solo project after the release of the acclaimed 'Quiet Is the New Loud' in 2001. It represented a shift towards more electronic influences, showcasing Øye's versatility as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
Leyland Kirby· The Avalanches· Moby

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Ghost Trains 4:19
  • 2 Sheltered Life 4:20
  • 3 Sudden Rush 3:25
  • 4 Prego Amore 3:53
  • 5 Every Party Has a Winner and a Loser 4:36
  • 6 The Athlete 3:41
  • 7 Symptom of Disease 4:57
  • 8 The Talk 3:10
  • 9 A While Ago and Recently 7:01
  • 10 Like Gold 4:41

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