Light & Magic
Ladytron · 2002
73 min · 19 tracks · synth-pop · electronica
A shimmering blend of synth-pop and electronica, layered with ethereal vocals and mechanical grooves.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long, immersive listening sessions layered, dense sonic textures
- Context
- Released in 2002, 'Light & Magic' is Ladytron's second studio album, following their debut '604' from 2001. At this point, the band was establishing their signature sound within the electronic music scene, gaining recognition for their innovative blend of retro synth aesthetics and modern production techniques.
- If you like
- synth-pop, electronica
Light & Magic is an album by Ladytron, released in 2002. A shimmering blend of synth-pop and electronica, layered with ethereal vocals and mechanical grooves. The album received critical acclaim, with particular praise for its cohesive sound and lyrical depth. It peaked at number 20 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Ladytron's place in the early 2000s electro-pop revival and influencing a generation of artists within the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Light & Magic sound like?
A shimmering blend of synth-pop and electronica, layered with ethereal vocals and mechanical grooves. Rooted in synth-pop and electronica.
What makes Light & Magic by Ladytron notable?
The album received critical acclaim, with particular praise for its cohesive sound and lyrical depth. It peaked at number 20 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Ladytron's place in the early 2000s electro-pop revival and influencing a generation of artists within the genre. Released in 2002, 'Light & Magic' is Ladytron's second studio album, following their debut '604' from 2001. At this point, the band was establishing their signature sound within the electronic music scene, gaining recognition for their innovative blend of retro synth aesthetics and modern production techniques.
Who is Light & Magic for?
Light & Magic works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and layered, dense sonic textures.
How many songs are on Light & Magic?
Light & Magic has 19 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 True Mathematics Standout 2:22
- 2 Seventeen Standout 4:37
- 3 Flicking Your Switch 3:26
- 4 Fire 2:49
- 5 Turn It On Standout 4:46
- 6 Blue Jeans 4:13
- 7 Cracked LCD 2:32
- 8 Black Plastic 4:17
- 9 Evil 5:34
- 10 Startup Chime 3:30
- 11 Nuhorizons 4:03
- 12 Cease2xist 4:37
- 13 Re:agents 4:53
- 14 Light & Magic 3:35
- 15 The Reason Why 4:15
- 16 Seventeen (Soulwax mix) 4:26
- 17 Cracked LCD (live in Sofia) 2:55
- 18 Light & Magic (live in Sofia) 3:23
- 19 Evil (Pop Levi mix) 3:13
Release Date
April 6, 2002
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
73 min 35 sec
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