World Without Rules cover

Released 30 years ago

World Without Rules

Paul Haslinger · 1996

59 min · 11 tracks · electronic

A cinematic blend of ambient textures and rhythmic pulses that transport listeners to imagined global landscapes.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for focused listening
  • immersive soundscapes for daydreaming
  • cinematic journey through global landscapes
  • rich textures for headphone exploration
  • consistent development across tracks

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer short standalone songs

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'World Without Rules' was released in 1996, Paul Haslinger had transitioned from being a member of the influential electronic group Tangerine Dream to pursuing a solo career. This album marked his first major solo project after leaving the band, showcasing his evolution as an artist exploring diverse soundscapes.
Stylistic neighbors
Kiasmos· Nils Frahm· Max Cooper

Tracklist

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

  • 1 World Without Rules 7:33
  • 2 Urban Source Code 6:01
  • 3 Dismissal of the Hemisphere 5:33
  • 4 Monkey Brain Sushi 2:51
  • 5 Be-Bop in Baghdad 7:01
  • 6 Asian Blue 5:34
  • 7 Desert Diva 6:27
  • 8 Rainmaker’s Dream 5:03
  • 9 Le sens du sens 4:44
  • 10 Global Ghetto 4:28
  • 11 The Closing of the Circle 4:19

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