Showing posts with label Brian Eno. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Brian Eno. Show all posts

Monday, 16 July 2018

425. Brian Eno - Ambient 1: Music For Airports


Music for Airports.jpg

Release Date: 1978
Label: EG

Every time he releases a new album Brian Eno seems to get more experimental. He is also in danger of getting less commercial at the time, and this time he has gone one step too far. Inspired by his love of Heathrow and Gatwick, 'Ambient 1' is the first in a ten-part series of records inspired by transport. 'Ambient 2: Music For Train Stations' is notorious for its chugging rhythms, periodic whistles and occasional station announcements.

Rating: 7/10


Wednesday, 4 July 2018

369. Brian Eno - Before and After Science


A picture of the album cover depicting a white border with a stark black and white image of the side profile of Brian Eno's face. In the top right corner is Brian Eno's name. In the bottom right corner the album's title is written.

Release Date: 1977
Label: Polydor

Brian Eno has been one of my favourite 'discoveries' of recent weeks. I expected his music to be difficult to get into, but it's rather more accessible than I thought it would be. This is the third album in the book, and probably one that represents him best. There's not really a bad song on the album, but my favourites were "Backwater" and "Here He Comes".

Rating: 9//10

Monday, 25 June 2018

327. Brian Eno - Another Green World


A picture of the album cover. In the center is an image made of geometric shapes showing two people inside and a window showing bushes and a man outside. Above this image the words "Another Green World" and "Eno" are written.
Release Date: 1975
Label: Island

Another Brian Eno album to add to the collection. At first listen, this is a lot more experimental than the first album in the book - with more instrumental pieces, and less vocals. This shouldn't distract from the quality however, and in parts it is much improved. I found myself recognising the title track, but have no idea where from.

Rating: 9/10

Friday, 22 June 2018

301. Brian Eno - Here Come The Warm Jets


A close up photo of a mantle with a desk below it. Items on the mantle include a color photo of Brian Eno, a kettle and flowers. Items on the desk below are a black-and-white photo of Eno, flowers, playing cards and cigarettes. In the top left corner of the album cover "Eno" is written. At the bottom left corner of the album, "Here Come the Warm Jets" is written.
Release Date: 1974
Label: Island

Fresh outta Roxy Music School, Brian Eno recorded and released 'Here Come The Warm Jets' in 1974. I have knowingly never heard Eno's solo music - and didn't really know what to expect from this. I'll admit I enjoyed it a lot though. Sometimes I can't really think of anything else to write, espescially when I know noone else reads this blog. Perhaps I'll have to start writing hidden messages?

Rating: 8/10

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