CD UNKLE – Psyence Fiction
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Description
Description
| 1 | Guns Blazing (Drums Of Death Part 1) | 5:01 |
| 2 | Unkle (Main Title Theme) | 3:24 |
| 3 | Bloodstain | 5:57 |
| 4 | Unreal | 5:10 |
| 5 | Lonely Soul | 8:56 |
| 6 | Getting Ahead In The Lucrative Field Of Artist Management | 0:54 |
| 7a | Nursery Rhyme | 4:45 |
| 7b | Breather | |
| 8 | Celestial Annihilation | 4:45 |
| 9 | The Knock (Drums Of Death Part 2) | 3:57 |
| 10 | Chaos | 4:42 |
| 11 | Rabbit In Your Headlights | 6:20 |
| 12 | Outro | 1:07 |
Released in 1998, UNKLE’s Psyence Fiction stands as a landmark collaboration between Mo' Wax label head James Lavelle and the legendary DJ Shadow. Often described as a "strangely isolated masterpiece," this album is a bold, ambitious fusion of trip-hop, rock, and cinematic soundscapes that defied the rigid genre rules of its era.
A true "superstar project," the record features an incredible roster of guest artists, including Thom Yorke (Radiohead), Richard Ashcroft (The Verve), Mike D (Beastie Boys), Kool G Rap, and instrumental contributions from Metallica's Jason Newsted. It remains a definitive '90s aggregator, blending turntable wizardry with diverse, genre-blurring textures.
Key Highlights:
- Essential Tracks: "Rabbit in Your Headlights," "Lonely Soul," and "Unreal."
- Production: Masterfully helmed by DJ Shadow, showcasing pioneering sampling and percussive depth.
- Legacy: Initially polarized critics, but now widely regarded as one of the most significant and underrated electronic albums of the late 90s.
Whether you're a long-time fan of trip-hop or uncovering this monolith of electronic music for the first time, Psyence Fiction offers a dense, rewarding journey that remains as relevant today as it was upon its release.
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