Visions
Grimes · 2012
65 min · 18 tracks · contemporary R&B · indie pop · synth-pop
An ethereal blend of dream pop and experimental electronica, echoing with haunting melodies and pulsating rhythms.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions atmospheric background focus dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on January 31, 2012, 'Visions' is Grimes' third studio album, marking her transition into a recognized figure in the indie pop landscape. Following her earlier works, this album showcased a significant leap in production quality and artistic vision, solidifying her place within the contemporary music scene.
- If you like
- contemporary R&B, indie pop, synth-pop
- What next
- Art Angels — It expands on the experimental sound with more vibrant energy and diverse styles.
Visions is an album by Grimes, released in 2012. An ethereal blend of dream pop and experimental electronica, echoing with haunting melodies and pulsating rhythms. 'Visions' received widespread critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end best-of lists and earning Grimes a nomination for the Polaris Music Prize. The single 'Oblivion' became emblematic of feminist discourse in music, praised for its raw exploration of vulnerability in a male-dominated industry. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Visions sound like?
An ethereal blend of dream pop and experimental electronica, echoing with haunting melodies and pulsating rhythms. Rooted in contemporary R&B and indie pop.
What makes Visions by Grimes notable?
'Visions' received widespread critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end best-of lists and earning Grimes a nomination for the Polaris Music Prize. The single 'Oblivion' became emblematic of feminist discourse in music, praised for its raw exploration of vulnerability in a male-dominated industry. Released on January 31, 2012, 'Visions' is Grimes' third studio album, marking her transition into a recognized figure in the indie pop landscape. Following her earlier works, this album showcased a significant leap in production quality and artistic vision, solidifying her place within the contemporary music scene.
Who is Visions for?
Visions works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.
How many songs are on Visions?
Visions has 18 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 Infinite ❤️ Without Fulfillment 1:35
- 2 Genesis Standout 4:15
- 3 Oblivion Standout 4:11
- 4 Eight 1:47
- 5 Circumambient Standout 3:43
- 6 Vowels = Space and Time 4:21
- 7 Visiting Statue 1:58
- 8 Be a Body (侘寂) 4:20
- 9 Colour of Moonlight (Antiochus) 4:00
- 10 Symphonia IX (My Wait Is U) 4:52
- 11 Nightmusic 5:03
- 12 Skin 6:09
- 13 Know the Way (outro) 1:45
Disc 2
- 1 Ambrosia 3:33
- 2 Christmas Song 2:59
- 3 Genesis (remixed by Skip) 4:01
- 4 Song for Ric 3:24
- 5 Be a Body (Baarsden rework) 3:24
Release Date
January 31, 2012
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
65 min 29 sec
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