Yesterday and Today
The Field · 2009
60 min · 6 tracks · ambient music
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with pulsating rhythms, creating a meditative journey through digital and organic textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Have the Moon, You Have the Internet Start here — This track opens the album with a blend of hypnotic beats and layered synths, setting a contemplative tone that resonates throughout.
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Leave It — The longest track on the album, it showcases The Field's ability to build immersive soundscapes that evolve gradually, drawing listeners into its depth.
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Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime — A cover of the classic song, this version transforms its emotional weight into a lush ambient experience that highlights Willner's innovative approach.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's immersive soundscapes and rhythmic intricacies create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features six tracks, each with a length exceeding five minutes, allowing for extended development of themes.
- Layered textures build gradually over time, often introducing new elements while maintaining a consistent rhythmic pulse.
- The first track opens with a soft drone that evolves into intricate melodic patterns, setting the tone for the rest of the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- immersive auditory experiences
- hypnotic rhythms for focus
- long tracks for deep listening
- ethereal soundscapes for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — This album solidified The Field's reputation in ambient music and showcased artistic evolution.
- Themes
- dreamlike soundscapes· temporal exploration· hypnotic rhythms
- Career context
- Yesterday and Today marks The Field's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed From Here We Go Sublime in 2007. By this point, the artist, Axel Willner, had established himself within the ambient music scene and was exploring deeper sonic landscapes while maintaining his signature minimalistic style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith· Loscil· Biosphere
Tracklist
- 1 I Have the Moon, You Have the Internet Start here 8:01
- 2 Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime 6:51
- 3 Leave It 11:36
- 4 Yesterday and Today 10:07
- 5 The More That I Do 8:35
- 6 Sequenced 15:41
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Plume
Loscil
Shares a similar ethereal soundscape and hypnotic rhythms, creating immersive ambient experiences.
Spaces
Nils Frahm
Combines delicate melodies with expansive sound design, offering a meditative listening journey.
Ravedeath, 1972
Tim Hecker
Explores layered textures and atmospheric depth, echoing the immersive quality of The Field's production.
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