Whorl
Simian Mobile Disco · 2014
64 min · 12 tracks · pop rock
A mesmerizing blend of pulsating rhythms and intricate textures that transport listeners to an immersive sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Redshift Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Sun Dogs — This track stands out for its expansive soundscapes and hypnotic beats, encapsulating the album's exploration of deep listening experiences.
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Dandelion Spheres — With its playful melodies and dynamic rhythm changes, this track exemplifies the duo's knack for creating engaging yet complex arrangements.
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Calyx — Calyx showcases an intricate layering of sound that highlights Simian Mobile Disco’s ability to blend organic and electronic elements seamlessly.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- expansive groove for deep focus
- wave-like pacing with peaks
- hypnotic rhythms for dancing alone
- immersive soundscapes for wandering minds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, upbeat tracks
- seek straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a shift towards more abstract and innovative sounds in their catalog.
- Themes
- hypnotic soundscapes· immersive sonic landscapes· experimental electronica
- Career context
- Released in 2014, Whorl marked Simian Mobile Disco's fourth studio album, following their 2012 release, Unpatterns. At this point in their career, the duo was exploring more experimental sounds and a departure from traditional song structures, solidifying their place within the electronic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Justice· Hot Chip· The Chemical Brothers
Tracklist
- 1 Redshift Start here 3:52
- 2 Dandelion Spheres 3:33
- 3 Sun Dogs 7:28
- 4 Hypnick Jerk 6:02
- 5 Dervish 5:49
- 6 Z Space 4:36
- 7 Nazard 5:12
- 8 Calyx 7:19
- 9 Jam Side Up 5:36
- 10 Tangents 6:34
- 11 Iron Henge 5:25
- 12 Casiopeia 3:12
What to play next
Welcome To Sideways
2016
It continues the experimental vibe while introducing fresh elements and textures.
A Form of Change
2012
This album sets the stage with a similar experimental approach, leading into Whorl.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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