About this album
Where they were
Released on June 5, 2013, 'Tomorrow's Harvest' marked Boards of Canada's first album in over a decade, following their critically acclaimed 'The Campfire Headphase' from 2005. The duo had established themselves as pioneers of ambient music, and this album reflects a return to darker themes and soundscapes, showcasing their evolution while maintaining their signature style.
Why it matters
'Tomorrow's Harvest' debuted at number 7 on the US Billboard 200, demonstrating the duo’s ability to attract both critical acclaim and commercial success after years of silence. It was praised for its atmospheric depth and has since influenced contemporary electronic artists focusing on ambient and downtempo genres.
Essential tracks
- "Reach for the Dead" — This track encapsulates the album's melancholic tone with its eerie melody and rich textures, highlighting the duo's signature use of nostalgia.
- "Cold Earth" — With its brooding atmosphere and rhythmic complexity, 'Cold Earth' reflects the album's exploration of desolation and beauty in decay.
- "New Seeds" — 'New Seeds' stands out due to its hopeful yet unsettling ambiance, representing the duality of life and entropy that permeates the album.
Release Date
June 5, 2013
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Tracklist
- 1 Gemini 2:57
- 2 Reach for the Dead 4:47
- 3 White Cyclosa 3:13
- 4 Jacquard Causeway 6:35
- 5 Telepath 1:32
- 6 Cold Earth 3:42
- 7 Transmisiones Ferox 2:18
- 8 Sick Times 4:16
- 9 Collapse 2:49
- 10 Palace Posy 4:05
- 11 Split Your Infinities 4:28
- 12 Uritual 1:59
- 13 Nothing Is Real 3:52
- 14 Sundown 2:16
- 15 New Seeds 5:39
- 16 Come to Dust 4:07
- 17 Semena Mertvykh 3:32
