M83
M83 · 2001
70 min · 14 tracks · electronic · synth-pop · dream pop
A lush soundscape where dream pop meets intricate electronic textures, inviting listeners into a surreal sonic experience.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions gradual builds and payoffs atmospheric background focus
- Context
- M83's self-titled debut album marked the beginning of Anthony Gonzalez's foray into the music scene, emerging from the French electronic circuit. At this time, Gonzalez was establishing his identity as a musician, blending ambient and shoegaze influences, paving the way for future works like 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts' in 2003.
- If you like
- electronic, synth-pop, dream pop
- What next
- Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts — Continues the lush soundscapes with deeper electronic explorations.
M83 is an album by M83, released in 2001. A lush soundscape where dream pop meets intricate electronic textures, inviting listeners into a surreal sonic experience. The album is notable for its innovative sound that helped shape the early 2000s electronic landscape, gaining critical acclaim for its atmospheric qualities. It laid the groundwork for M83's later commercial success and influence on synth-pop and dream pop genres. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does M83 sound like?
A lush soundscape where dream pop meets intricate electronic textures, inviting listeners into a surreal sonic experience. Rooted in electronic and synth-pop.
What makes M83 by M83 notable?
The album is notable for its innovative sound that helped shape the early 2000s electronic landscape, gaining critical acclaim for its atmospheric qualities. It laid the groundwork for M83's later commercial success and influence on synth-pop and dream pop genres. M83's self-titled debut album marked the beginning of Anthony Gonzalez's foray into the music scene, emerging from the French electronic circuit. At this time, Gonzalez was establishing his identity as a musician, blending ambient and shoegaze influences, paving the way for future works like 'Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts' in 2003.
Who is M83 for?
M83 works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, gradual builds and payoffs and atmospheric background focus.
How many songs are on M83?
M83 has 14 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Last Saturday 0:58
- 2 Night Standout 4:44
- 3 At the Party 1:00
- 4 Kelly Standout 4:26
- 5 Sitting 3:04
- 6 Facing That 7:34
- 7 Violet Tree 4:52
- 8 Staring at Me 1:36
- 9 I’m Getting Closer 5:19
- 10 She Stands Up 5:41
- 11 Carresses 6:31
- 12 Slowly 4:57
- 13 My Face 1:38
- 14 I’m Happy, She Said Standout 17:51
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