Small Craft on a Milk Sea
Brian Eno · 2010
49 min · 15 tracks · electronic · ambient · art rock
A serene yet fragmented soundscape that intertwines ambient textures with intricate rhythmic patterns.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus gradual builds and payoffs
- Context
- Released in 2010, 'Small Craft on a Milk Sea' marked Brian Eno's return to instrumental music after his departure from vocal-driven projects. This album followed his collaboration with Coldplay on 'Viva La Vida', showcasing Eno's continued evolution as a pioneer in ambient and electronic music. It highlights his ability to blend technology and art, remaining influential in the genre.
- If you like
- electronic, ambient, art rock
Small Craft on a Milk Sea is an album by Brian Eno, released in 2010. A serene yet fragmented soundscape that intertwines ambient textures with intricate rhythmic patterns. The album received critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its innovative sound and production techniques. It debuted at number 44 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Eno's relevance in contemporary music. Additionally, the work has been noted for its influence on ambient music and has been featured in various media, enhancing its cultural footprint. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Small Craft on a Milk Sea sound like?
A serene yet fragmented soundscape that intertwines ambient textures with intricate rhythmic patterns. Rooted in electronic and ambient.
What makes Small Craft on a Milk Sea by Brian Eno notable?
The album received critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its innovative sound and production techniques. It debuted at number 44 on the UK Albums Chart, solidifying Eno's relevance in contemporary music. Additionally, the work has been noted for its influence on ambient music and has been featured in various media, enhancing its cultural footprint. Released in 2010, 'Small Craft on a Milk Sea' marked Brian Eno's return to instrumental music after his departure from vocal-driven projects. This album followed his collaboration with Coldplay on 'Viva La Vida', showcasing Eno's continued evolution as a pioneer in ambient and electronic music. It highlights his ability to blend technology and art, remaining influential in the genre.
Who is Small Craft on a Milk Sea for?
Small Craft on a Milk Sea works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and gradual builds and payoffs.
How many songs are on Small Craft on a Milk Sea?
Small Craft on a Milk Sea has 15 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Emerald and Lime Standout 3:02
- 2 Complex Heaven Standout 3:05
- 3 Small Craft on a Milk Sea Standout 1:48
- 4 Flint March 1:55
- 5 Horse 3:01
- 6 2 Forms of Anger 3:14
- 7 Bone Jump 2:22
- 8 Dust Shuffle 1:54
- 9 Paleosonic 4:25
- 10 Slow Ice, Old Moon 3:25
- 11 Lesser Heaven 3:20
- 12 Calcium Needles 3:24
- 13 Emerald and Stone 2:12
- 14 Written, Forgotten 3:55
- 15 Late Anthropocene 7:54
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