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Blood Machines

Carpenter Brut · 2020

35 min · 13 tracks · synthwave

A pulsating blend of retro synths and cinematic soundscapes that evoke a dystopian dreamscape.

Blood Machines is an album by Carpenter Brut, released in 2020. A pulsating blend of retro synths and cinematic soundscapes that evoke a dystopian dreamscape. This album gained significant attention for its unique blend of music and storytelling, particularly as a companion piece to the short film of the same name. Its critical reception highlighted Carpenter Brut's influence in the synthwave genre, showcasing how electronic music can intersect with cinematic narratives to create immersive experiences. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Blood Machines sound like?

A pulsating blend of retro synths and cinematic soundscapes that evoke a dystopian dreamscape. Rooted in synthwave.

What makes Blood Machines by Carpenter Brut notable?

This album gained significant attention for its unique blend of music and storytelling, particularly as a companion piece to the short film of the same name. Its critical reception highlighted Carpenter Brut's influence in the synthwave genre, showcasing how electronic music can intersect with cinematic narratives to create immersive experiences. By 2020, Carpenter Brut was already well-established in the synthwave scene, having gained acclaim for their previous work. 'Blood Machines' serves as a follow-up to their debut album, 'Trilogy', and showcases an evolution towards a more narrative-driven musical experience, further cementing their reputation for blending music with visual storytelling.

How many songs are on Blood Machines?

Blood Machines has 13 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Tracklist

13 tracks·35:23

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

  • 1 Intro 1:35
  • 2 Blood Machines Theme Standout 3:20
  • 3 Attack of the Amazons Standout 3:19
  • 4 The Ceremony 2:24
  • 5 Mima 0:29
  • 6 Souls Wreck 2:28
  • 7 Touchdown 0:41
  • 8 Heart Ship 3:05
  • 9 The Last Ceremony 1:32
  • 10 Bloody Kisses – The Swift Standout 4:22
  • 11 Lago’s Sleep 1:40
  • 12 Grand Final 6:45
  • 13 Gone Now 3:37

Release Date

April 17, 2020

Genre

synthwave

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Artist Origin

France

Runtime

35 min 23 sec