Another Green World

A universally acknowledged masterpiece, Another Green World represents a departure from song structure and toward a more ethereal, minimalistic approach to sound. Despite the stripped-down arrangements, the album's sumptuous tone quality reflects Eno's growing virtuosity at handling the recording studio as an instrument in itself (à la Brian Wilson). There are a few pop songs scattered here and there ("St. Elmo's Fire," "I'll Come Running," "Golden Hours"), but most of the album consists of deliberately paced instrumentals that, while often closer to ambient music than pop, are both melodic and rhythmic; many, like "Sky Saw," "In Dark Trees," and "Little Fishes," are highly imagistic, like paintings done in sound that actually resemble their titles. Lyrics are infrequent, but when they do pop up, they follow the free-associative style of albums past; this time, though, the humor seems less bizarre than gently whimsical and addled, fitting perfectly into the dreamlike mood of the rest of the album. Most of Another Green World is like experiencing a soothing, dream-filled slumber while awake, and even if some of the pieces have dark or threatening qualities, the moments of unease are temporary, like a passing nightmare whose feeling lingers briefly upon waking but whose content is forgotten. Unlike some of his later, full-fledged ambient work, Eno's gift for melodicism and tight focus here keep the entirety of the album in the forefront of the listener's consciousness, making it the perfect introduction to his achievements even for those who find ambient music difficult to enjoy.

Funny to see Phil Collins included with the cool kids invited to play on this album. They recorded this just after the Lamb Lies Down on Broadway tour ended. Back then Phil was a cool guy to have in the Stu-Stu-Studio. The record buying public passed this off as weird and "not my style" when it was released. I also think it's weird and it's not my style. I don't think it was anyone's style when it was released. It wasn't supposed to be. It is a highly creative and well played album.

Yeah, no. This was boring as hell. Just ... nothing much interesting at all. Even as background music, it bored me to tears. The only reason this isn't getting a single-star review is because the production is excellent. And it should be. That's truly Eno's greatest strength.

Such an important album to me, really opened doors in terms of teaching me to appreciate new forms of electronic/ambient music. Without this I don't *get* The Talking Heads or Bowie. And on its own, it's so emotionally potent; The Big Ship and Zawinul/Lava can, under the right circumstances, make me tear up.

BBC Two: The Album. Joking aside, Another Green World ingeniously manages to be bold and uncompromising and also pleasant and accessible. Perhaps Eno's most celebrated solo album, Another Green World is often seen as a transitional work between his first two, more overtly art-rock albums and the ambient work of his subsequent string of albums. In retrospect, Another Green World successfully marries the two mindsets, with the textured approach enhancing the melodies, rather than allowing them to drift. A curious point, made by plenty including Eno himself: Eno is not a tortured artist. His muse is not begat from struggle, indignation nor despair. Rather, his is the work of a sane, well-adjusted man who experiments because he finds it personally and creatively rewarding. In a sense, you could say his music is led by the head rather than the heart, but he does have a good head. Phil Collins drums on this.

Whoa, Eno! Brian Eno's a legend in his own right. Not only was he a member of Roxy Music (who, based on the one album we heard, I really like), he's also the godfather of ambient music, and apparently even came up with the term "ambient music." I know of him, but I'm not sure I've listened to any of his albums. This one blends ambient music with some more traditional rock/vocal tracks; maybe he wasn't quite ready to fully commit to ambient music in 1975. Who could blame him? Regardless, there are great songs on both sides of the coin here. I really dig the integration of more traditional drums and guitars with the electronic synth-driven ambient stuff. Very smooth ride. I'm all aboard this new green world. Favorite tracks: St. Elmo's Fire, Over Fire Island, The Big Ship, Becalmed. Album art: I like this a lot. Clearly some piece of art, not sure if it's famous or not. But I like the simple shapes and colors, and I always enjoy a good frame on an album cover. Font is nice too. 4/5

Abstract and noisy in mostly good ways. Made me want to bust out an interpretive dance. If you dig kooky art projects, this album is for you.

Super weird and uniquely Eno - at his transitional stage between rock and minimalism/ambient. Great album.

it’s a singular vision but i don’t feel any heart in it

Poxy Music

Another Eno Masterpiece.

Out of the ashes of Brian Eno the rock star emerges Brian Eno the ambient engineer. This gorgeous album was my first meeting with Eno as a solo artist, and one I've revisited many time since. It's a perfect blend of quasi-ambient atmosphere ('The Big Ship') and stellar art pop ('St Elmo's Fire'). And imagine the pull you would need to have to enlist the following in your mid-70s backing band: Phil Collins, John Cale and Robert Flipping Fripp.

This album really does just let you into the world of Brian Eno, it’s the great midway point between his rock music and ambient music that would follow, I think this bridge makes it his masterpiece. An album that would clearly influence so many more masterpieces to come.

There's another green world. The world of snake guitars, desert guitars, choppy organs, spasmodic percussions, uncertain piano, and of course unnatural sounds. Observe those critters in the strange world. Sombre reptiles, little fishes, spirits drifting... trying to create something. A formless, directionless sound. But I'm telling you, everytime the sound gets full and complete, it's sublime. It's otherworldly, you might say.

A lovely thing, this. By turns relaxing, touching, gentle and mysterious, it also happens to contain one of my very favourite guitar solos - that's Robert Fripp of King Crimson fame providing the singular contribution in the field to 'St Elmo's Fire'.

avantgarde....1975? excellent nevertheless.

Nice blend of songs with vocals and instrumental soundscapes. He was definitely listening to Cluster's "Zuckerzeit"

Thoroughly entertaining album, harmoniously combining vocal tracks with instrumental pieces. I kept playing it over and over.

A thing of nearly perfect beauty. You can hear where this fits in the span of his career- a fascinating transitional artifact

Eno is entirely eclectic and absolutely brilliant. His use of sound is intriguing, interesting, and incredible. This album is a flowing journey that is calculated yet improvised and all things contradictory.

Very lovely ambient tranquil music

Another Eno Album. Die Herangehensweise finde ich ja nachvollziehbar, künstlerisch kommt allerdings selten was dabei raus. Besser als das Album für Flughafentoiletten.

LIFE CHANGING AND NEVER FAILING

This really was one of the finds of the project. I loved this sort of stuff in my teenage listening years and never came across this. Eno is such an important figure in music. Though it's not a spectacular, or breathtaking album, it will get full marks just for being there and being part of an extraordinary era of music which Eno was fundamental to. From Bowie to Talking Heads to U2.

I love this era and genre of music. Brian Eno is such a special talent.

9/10

Just so relaxing and awesome

Production quality is this album's chief statement. How good is it? Listen to "In Dark Trees" and "Everything Merges With The Night," and see for yourself. The whole thing has the simplicity, compactness, and beauty of Pet Sounds, which makes for a rich, complex experience. Somethings are gorgeous, and this is. I'll come running back.

I was excited for Brian Eno to appear and wondered how a whole album would sound. Listening to it is like a soothing, surreal dreamscape, with some occasional darker moments. It's ethereal and delicate in places. Some tracks are really beautiful, with 'Becalmed' being the best of the songs leaning towards more ambient sounds than a traditional song structure. That's not to say there aren't any pop songs here. 'Golden Hour' is my favourite out of those. It has a slightly odd time signature and an eerie, almost unsettling sound. It may be "just weird noises" to some people, but whether that's true I guess is down to whether you enjoy this or not. I for one really loved it. I thought it was a beautiful listen and am more than happy to give it top marks and I hope there is more Brian Eno on the list.

this sounds like a beautiful dream. i am so glad youre here

ahh finally a refreshing one.. unusual and interesting

My man invented ambient music that’s crazy

There is a running joke in the film Dogs in Space (1986) that one of the flatmates always loudly plays this album when he has a sexual partner in his room. The sound of 'Sky Saw' sets off a pavlovian response in the rest of the residents of the share house whenever they hear it. Listening closely to this, I'm not sure that I would choose this as the soundtrack for sexy time, though. When I was about 14, I borrowed from the local library a compilation cassette of Eno's 73-77 song-oriented albums. I did not get it at the time, but since have learned to love the tangential approach to song-writing and production. truth be told, I prefer his more-rock albums (like Before and After Science. That is a banger), but I can appreciate what he is doing here. He is finding his way towards the Ambient recordings, and so the sounds here are often less intrusive, softer, more spacious. There are more instrumentals, less structure, more openness. And that is deliberate. I can hear the influence of the way this album was recorded over so much music today. The ability to record on computers has made it possible for almost anyone to bend and manipulate sounds easily, in a way that hadn't really occurred much before (at least, not without access to the world's best recording studios). The kinds of sounds on this record are all over music today, which maybe makes this sound a little fresh and unusual than it did in the day. But it is still a pretty great listen. Fun fact: New Zealand is the only country in the world where this album charted. Nice one, Kiwis.

It’s an interestingly creative album. I don’t understand the endless 5 star reviews over an album that is essentially a soundscape. It’s really good at what it does, but it’s not a masterpiece in my opinion.

Art Rock is just not my thing. I kind of liked some of the songs, but I could have died without hearing this and been OK. 2.25/5.

Amazing and beautiful soundscapes with prog-rock giants like Robert Fripp on guitar and Phil Collins on drums. This album is a wonder and influenced so many other artists in the electronic, ambient, and rock universe. It's also got great melodies that stick in the mind and senses. It engages on all levels and is an easy 5 stars for me.

This is an album I find myself returning to often. I think it's Brian Eno's best work outside of his strictly ambient stuff. The wonder that St Elmo's fire evokes, the palpable emotion and epic feel of The Big Ship, and its tranquil sequel in Becalmed, the weird whimsy of I'll Come Running, just pick a track and there's something remarkable. Its a record that makes me feel something every time I hear it. Eno is a composer more than a musician at the core, and these songs are all wonderfully composed

Phenomenal album. Probably the most important in Eno’s career as it’s the transitional point between his glam era and his ambient pieces. Both contrast extremely well and makes this an enjoyable listen all the way through 1. THE BIG SHIP 2. ST. ELMO’S FIRE 3. GOLDEN HOURS 4. EVERYTHING MERGES WITH THE NIGHT 5. BECALMED 6. I’LL COME RUNNING 7. ANOTHER GREEN WORLD 8. SKY SAW 9. IN DARK TREES 10. SOMBRE REPTILES 11. ZAWINUL / LAVA 12. SPIRITS DRIFTING 13. OVER FIRE ISLAND 14. LITTLE FISHES

La variété des timbres utilisée avec tous ces instruments funky ça me parle. Pas besoin d'inventer le trip-hop rendu là! Et quel all star line-up! Il y a des passes très prog rock, qui heureusement ne s'éternisent pas (ce que je réalise en vieillissant c'est qu'on a pas besoin d'une toune de 25 minutes pour avoir les bons grooves et les bons riffs du prog). On voit clairement où Phil Collins se dirigeait avec A Trick of the Tail un an plus tard. La plus belle façon de sauver un band en crise à mon avis, mais c'est un autre sujet. Becalmed et ses textures planantes m'ont fait penser à Motion Picture Soundtrack de Radiohead, j'avais jamais vu Eno comme une source d'inspiration pour Radiohead mais ça aurait du sens. Est-ce que Zawinul/Lava a un lien avec le late great Joe Zawinul? Mystère On dirait que Morrissey s'invite sur Everything merges with the night

Vraiment aimé les tracks ambiantes. Sa voix me semble un peu drabe et flat, mais les chansons etaient quand même excellents. J’aurai besoin de temps pour explorer cet album, mais ça va clairement se faire rejouer.

There's maybe a dozen albums that I've kept in the forefront of my mind when going through this list on a week to week basis. Just a handful of albums that, upon refreshing each night, illicit an immediate positive reaction when they pop up on my screen. I pumped my fist and smiled immediately when this album turned up. I love this endeavor with my whole heart. There's a special few albums that I'll have the joy of not just writing about, but writing about how they imprinted upon me; 'Another Green World' is one of those select few. An what an anomalous little beauty of a record this thing is. It's still hard to believe this was done in the mid 70's. AGW is both ahead of it's time and completely left of the flow of time. The confluence of electronics and instrumentation is still unlike anything I've ever heard. Much like it's artwork, the music on here is a bit liminal, a bit evocative, a bit uncanny, and a bit idyllic. "Sky Saw" as the intro is always a bit of a front for me - it sounds more sharp and edgy than the material that follows it. But it's a very effective attention-grabber. "Over Fire Island" takes things in the opposite direction with a mumbly bassline and some meandering synths/sfx that really just set up the next track: "St. Elmo's Fire". I dont know what genre SEF is, artpop? Is there even a genre to describe it?? Much like that new Oklou project, this song has no kickdrum, but is still wildly catchy! How is that possible!! The keys melodies and descriptive lyrics are just so fun. "In Dark Trees" then gives us another shorter, synth driven cut. The reverb/hall effects give this song a slightly eerie, inconspicuous feeling. Next comes everyones favorite "The Big Ship". The simple, sweet synth chords on this track are a warm hug when it's needed most. "I'll Come Running" is Eno's stranger, more surreal "Bridge Over Troubled Water". He sings with conviction but paints a picture that's too silly to consider this a love song. The title track is next, and it's maybe the closest you'll get to hearing a song that actually sounds a bit like the mid 70's - just some electric guitars and a moog synth in passing. After this is "Sombre Reptiles" which is the best waiting room song you'll ever hear. A dive into the ambient and strange happens as we fade into the very short "Little Fishes", which is the stuff of abstract cubist dreams. One of the most incredible tracks I'll ever hear in all my days is "Golden Hours". I am stricken by this songs stillness, it's ability to stop you in your tracks and sit you down. So few songs are as existential and confounding as Golden Hours. Eno may have lyrically come as close as possible to manifesting the feeling of time passing, of aging, and the oddity of the human experience. Under Eno's musings is a looping synth that never really resolves itself, furthering the uncontrollable but kind of warming feeling this song emanates. "Oh me oh my" says Eno with a resolute stoicism. A fun nugget at the end of this song is hearing a drum track aaaalmost fade in under everything, only to immediately stop, and have the whole song fade out. "Beclamed" is a warm synth lullaby that always reminded me of Daft Punk's "Nightvision". Then Zainul/Lava" comes and goes as maybe my only semi-forgettable track on the project, to give way to "Everything Merges With The Night". This is the last time you'll hear Eno's vocals, singing with more of that upright but gentle delivery about memory and the estranged feeling of the thoughts that run through his mind at night. "Spirits Drifting" closes things out and makes sure you are left with little feelings of tacit unease. The wobbly synths truly do hover around like spirits drifting. What I love most about this album is that it portrays feelings and states of being that words don't quite reach. Moments of full beauty and restfulness can be linked together with bizarre, minimalist passages - all within a matter of minutes. Chambered, spooky synth loops will give way to the fullness of a vibrant vocal ballad. This album was one of the first I discovered in my early adult life with no context to hold it to. I knew nothing about Brian Eno and he blew the doors off my perceptions of how music should be linked to the time it came from with this album. I couldnt believe I found something that soundtracked an acceptance of all the oddities in life, with sounds instead of just words. I remember listening to this album in the early A.M. on the 14 hour roadtrip to Oakland for Genesis 7, sharing in the experience of being captivated by the strange & twinkly essence pouring out of it all. I love Another Green World

Holy shit. This is sublime, life-affirming. Each one of these songs is an entirely new sound universe. It's experimental yet very catchy and addicting. Some faves: St. Elmo's Fire - it's basically a pop song? love the frantic vibes + awesome guitar solo The Big Ship - epic build-up, the ultimate pump-up song. makes me want to go on an adventure and do epic shit Becalmed - ethereal, other-worldly synths. Tranquil, everything is going to be okay. Will def be coming back to this over and over again, so much to explore!

I can’t really find any fault with this album, this is Brian Eno at his best. Beautiful album with lots of nice, short yet spacious songs. There is room here for experimentation and solo’ing without it becoming pretentious. Robert Fripp’s guitar work is some of the best he’s ever done here as well.

shit was actually fire !!!

I remember hearing about Eno & Fripp when I was younger, but I never bothered to buy/listen to an album to see what all the talk was about. I don't think my younger self would have appreciated this wonderfully weird music, but I love it now.

Strange and alien but at the same time so deeply human that its kind of painful and hurts my brian eno tulpa when anyone says this album is boring and uninteresting... This wasn't a record I came back to frequently for a very long time but when I downloaded it onto my phone and listened to only it for a whole month during the winter time it did grow on me I used to not really enjoy Ms. Eno's voice but he never has claimed to be a musician or vocalist so it is okay that he sounds like if u put a microphone directly against my lips while I hummed through my teeth in the shower

Hauntingly beautiful tracks like The Big Ship and Everything Merges With the Night. Elsewhere machine noise experimental compositions like Over Fire Island. Somehow this still works as a coherent album and not an explosion of ideas. The vocal tracks are an unexpected treat. 5/5

How this album has such a low rating is beyond me

Eno starting to come into his own. I dig it. Fripp’s contributions are great.

I have listened to this album hundreds of times, and it's one of my favorites and one of the all time greats. An easy 5 stars.

I was about to write this off but in the middle of the album it all clicked when “The Big Ship” played.

This might be my favourite Brian Eno album yet.

Meget bra

A moving and completely wonderful album.

Surprisingly good !

im almost kinda surprised this record as as widely loved as it is when i sit back and think ab it. in what way are u even supposed to Absorb this ...theres a couple more straightforward pop song structures here but eno often applies the same economy to the impressionist/ambient pieces in a way that it kinda feels like only He did (the bowie berlin suites are similar ofc). many tracks on here feel like places that future artists would let u stay in far longer...everything here is so fleeting. ig it drives home that eno's innovations were springboarded off of previously existing types of music...textured sketches in the same length and rhetorical presentation as a pop/rock song. its as good a reason as any to come back to the album repeatedly, anyway. i think ive said it before, but eno rly is the king of sounds that sound Like Themselves. also this is just the cutest album ever fsr...a mental toybox, spaces to run and roll around in, trees to climb, lakes to swim in, and this strange sheen over all of it that reminds me of a timid first-time confession of love

Like a set of musical legos that have been assembled not according to the directions, but better than what was in those instructions, this albums abandons traditional song structure in order to play around with the limits of sound production. And I’m on board with it every step of the way.

One of my favorite world builder’s most emotionally effective and affective creations; every song makes my heart soar, my eyes well, and my mind run wild with reckless abandon, admiration, and awe.

I’m excited to listen to this. Brian Eno is a name I’ve only been hearing more recently. But given how people describe him, on paper I should be a fan. This opening track, Sky Saw, is weird and I love the bass. Over fire island is wonderful from the start. I need to find out who is playing bass on this album. I can’t believe this album was from 1975. Normally when I hear old recordings of people with a modern approach it sounds “old”. This sounds like it could have been recorded in the last decade. And I’ve heard some of these ideas in albums after it. This had to be the influence. “I’ll come running” is a pop song and it blends the Beatles with modern sounds. I love this song. This is a great album.

I’ve known of Brian Eno as a producer of a lot of music I really love. Years and years ago - back in the days of Napster and dial up modems I tried to download some of his music but I didn’t know what to get and frankly the download speeds were so atrocious that I gave up. So it wasn’t until this project that I have really listened to Brian Eno’s music. This is the third album of his that I’ve listened to, and it’s an amazing collection of songs. I hated the airport album but I can’t get enough of this one. If only I’d had more patience back in the day - I could have been listening to this all along. What a find.

Beautiful, one of those albums that's exactly in tune with my brain

Spectacular

Really great. I think I prefer his previous and subsequent albums, but I like this one a lot too.

Nacrt za berlinsku trilogiju i meni najbolji eno

Solid album. Eno is massively creative with his music. I really like his ambient stuff, but this is great too.

easy 5

I've listened to a few Brian Eno songs here and there but never a whole album. 'I'll Come Running' is one of those here or there songs, and I love it! I love the rest of the album too.

So much of this album sounds like video game background music, and I mean that in the greatest way possible. Many of these sound like they could be written today. It's groundbreaking and full of emotion while also being almost minimalist. There are a couple pop songs sprinkled throughout, but these are honestly mostly forgettable compared to the ambient music Eno brings to the table. My favorites are In Dark Trees, The Big Ship, Another Green World, and Spirits Drifting. Unique and cool.

Afsindigt smuk plade, de fleste af sangene er korte men kunne have fortsat i 20 minutter uden det gjorde noget. Der er nok gode ideer her til at det kunne udgøre en hel karriere for en virkelig god ambientmusiker, alle numre lyder som om de kunne have været en god ambientmusikers bedre nummer.

9/10 I love Brian Eno, I loved this, I want the last 3 songs to be on a future season finale

Wow how did Brian Eno ever get the idea to create this. Some rock type songs, the "regular" songs I'd say. Then there are the best songs, the atmospheric electronic ones. "Becalmed" and "Ziwunal/Lava" were standouts, making me float in space. 5 stars for that alone, overlooking some of the more forgettable tracks

The world of art rock was split wide open by 'Another Green World'. Eno utilized his Oblique Strategies cards to generate ideas and overcome writer's block. The cards were something like odd, minimalist writing prompts. Although Eno had used them before, the results really shine for the first time on this album. Other musicians (including Phil Collins and Robert Fripp) would receive their own cards, often with strange contrasts to what their fellow musicians were playing. Eno would randomly shuffle cards to instruct the others what to play, or imagine instruments such as 'snake guitars' which he'd then have to figure out what that meant. The result is an utterly unique piece of art that's also quite accessible, as long as you don't mind the lack of traditional song structures, which are certainly out of the window here. The legacy of 'Another Green World' for Eno was two paths. One, as a producer for the likes of David Bowie, Talking Heads, and others, he's apply the ideas of this album to their music, to much more commercial success. The other was to take the minimalism of these songs to their logical conclusion when he create 'Music for Airports' and essentially launch the ambient music genre. Either way, this is a landmark album.

Easily my favorite Brian Eno album. His best melange of ambiaent and pop music sesibilities. When he decides to serve up a beautiful pop song melody like in St. Elmo's Fire, beautifully aumented by Fripps beautiful guitar playing or I'll Come Running with it's sardonic chorus and Everything Merges With the Night, he serves up a masterpiece. And when he does ambient souds a studio trckery, again....masterpiece. It all adds up to Eno's, you guessed it, masterpiece. 5 stars

I guess I was expecting an ambient album. Maybe a sort of sound-scapey, tuneless beast. No vocals. Layered crescendos of reverb and delay. Etc. That's not what this is at all. This grooves surprisingly hard for how far it leans into 70s/electro-experimentalism. Deeply creative and melodic through and through.

Loved this

A transitional album between Eno's more glam-inspired early solo albums and his later, ground-breaking ambient work, however it's probably the best transitional album ever made. The ambient tracks really work to highlight the vocal songs and the bright, airy atmosphere is undeniable. Key tracks: St. Elmo's Fire The Big Ship I'll Come Running Zawinul/Lava

Eno's organic "scenius" experiment worked wonderfully, although the songs tend to be far stronger than the soundtracks. This album made a mighty impression on me in my high school years, and I think it still holds up as the best studio-as-an-instrument album made by someone beside the Beatles or Beach Boys.

I can't escape this record. Perhaps because it departs so starkly from the pop of its era, it astounds and confounds me in a way I really rather enjoy. I just keep listening, and that might be the metric that matters most.

This was a super cool album! I honestly wasn't really in the mood for experimental music this morning, but it really captivated me. I think the ambient nature of it is kind of soothing and it kind of pulls you in. A lot of reminded me of Dan Deacon, Sigur Ros and Radiohead. You definitely hear the inspiration for those bands in this record and with this sound. I really love how he goes between pure instrumental and vocals. It keeps you on your toes and kind of acts as a palate cleanser between songs. Holistically, this album really flows and is inviting. You think you don't want it, but then it keeps pulling you in. It was also fun how a lot of this wasn't computer generated. There are a lot of "traditional" instruments. It's fun to hear how they made these sounds with those instruments, where as today, computers kind of make everything seem within reach. And maybe that's the draw with this record, its ambitious but then also completely contempt with just being.

It took me two listens to get into Here Come The Warm Jets, but I got the appeal of this immediately. Just beautiful, calming and serene

I connected to this album inmediately. Great find

Great music. Brian Eno is not the greatest singer, but this is of course still one of these timeless superclassic albums.

"Another Green World" by Brian Eno, released in 1975, is widely regarded as one of his seminal works. This album marked a significant departure from his earlier rock-oriented recordings and showcased his evolution towards a more ambient and experimental sound. Below is an in-depth review focusing on the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with an assessment of its pros and cons. ### Lyrics Brian Eno's approach to lyrics on "Another Green World" is minimalist and abstract, reflecting his broader artistic philosophy. The album features fewer vocal tracks compared to his previous works, with only five of the fourteen tracks containing lyrics. When present, the lyrics are sparse and often surreal, evoking vivid imagery and emotions rather than telling a coherent story. **Examples:** - In "St. Elmo's Fire," Eno conjures up the mystical phenomenon of St. Elmo’s fire with lines like "Let's go, I'll take you there / Touch you with a searing kiss." - "Golden Hours" features cryptic reflections on time and existence, with phrases like "The passage of time is flicking dimly up on the screen." The lyrical content complements the album's ethereal and otherworldly soundscapes, contributing to its dreamlike quality. ### Music Musically, "Another Green World" is a groundbreaking blend of ambient, electronic, and rock elements. Eno's innovative use of synthesizers, tape loops, and unconventional instruments creates a rich and textured soundscape. The album is largely instrumental, with a focus on creating moods and atmospheres rather than traditional song structures. **Key Tracks:** - "Sky Saw" opens the album with a driving rhythm and distorted guitar lines, setting a tone of avant-garde experimentation. - The title track, "Another Green World," is a serene instrumental piece featuring delicate synth melodies and gentle percussion, embodying the album's ambient core. - "The Big Ship" is another standout, with its lush, sweeping synthesizer lines that evoke a sense of grandeur and vastness. Eno's ability to blend electronic and acoustic elements seamlessly is a hallmark of this album. The use of non-traditional instruments, like the electric guitar treated with various effects and synthesizers, gives the album its unique sound. ### Production The production of "Another Green World" is where Brian Eno's genius truly shines. Recorded at Island Studios in London, the album benefits from Eno's meticulous attention to detail and innovative recording techniques. Eno's approach to production is highly experimental, using the studio as an instrument itself. **Innovative Techniques:** - Eno employed the Oblique Strategies, a set of cards with random prompts designed to overcome creative blocks and encourage unconventional thinking. This method helped guide the recording process, leading to unexpected and serendipitous results. - The album features extensive use of tape loops and delay effects, creating complex layers of sound that contribute to its ambient quality. - Eno's collaboration with other musicians, including Phil Collins on drums and Percy Jones on bass, added depth and diversity to the album's sonic palette. The production quality of "Another Green World" is impeccable, with each track meticulously crafted to achieve a specific atmosphere. Eno's role as both artist and producer allowed him to fully realize his vision without compromise. ### Themes "Another Green World" explores themes of nature, time, and the human experience through its abstract and ambient approach. The album's title itself suggests a utopian vision, an escape into a serene and untouched realm. **Thematic Elements:** - Nature: Tracks like "Becalmed" and "Little Fishes" evoke the tranquility and mystery of natural environments. The music often feels organic, despite its electronic origins, creating a bridge between the synthetic and the natural. - Time and Space: The album's ambient nature encourages a contemplative experience, allowing listeners to lose track of time and immerse themselves in the soundscapes. This sense of timelessness is a recurring theme, particularly in tracks like "The Big Ship" and "Sombre Reptiles." - Human Experience: While the album is largely instrumental, the few vocal tracks touch on existential themes. For example, "Golden Hours" contemplates the fleeting nature of time and memory, while "Everything Merges With the Night" offers a melancholic reflection on solitude and connection. ### Influence "Another Green World" has had a profound influence on various genres, particularly ambient and electronic music. Eno's pioneering work laid the groundwork for the ambient genre, influencing artists such as Aphex Twin, Moby, and even mainstream musicians like David Bowie and U2, with whom Eno later collaborated extensively. **Legacy:** - Ambient Music: The album's emphasis on mood and atmosphere over melody and rhythm was revolutionary, helping to define the ambient genre. Tracks like "The Big Ship" and "In Dark Trees" are often cited as seminal works in ambient music. - Production Techniques: Eno's innovative use of studio technology and experimental production methods have been widely emulated. His approach to treating the studio as an instrument influenced countless producers and musicians. - Cross-Genre Appeal: While rooted in ambient and electronic music, "Another Green World" has also been embraced by rock and experimental music fans. Its boundary-pushing nature and timeless quality continue to attract new listeners across different musical landscapes. ### Pros and Cons **Pros:** 1. **Innovative Sound**: Eno's pioneering use of synthesizers, tape loops, and unconventional instruments created a unique and influential sound that remains fresh and relevant. 2. **Atmospheric and Immersive**: The album's ambient nature allows listeners to immerse themselves fully, providing a deeply atmospheric and contemplative experience. 3. **High Production Quality**: The meticulous production and innovative recording techniques make for an impeccably crafted album. 4. **Versatility**: The blend of ambient, electronic, and rock elements gives the album a broad appeal and showcases Eno's versatility as an artist. 5. **Influential Legacy**: The album's impact on subsequent generations of musicians and producers is significant, cementing its status as a landmark recording. **Cons:** 1. **Abstract and Non-Traditional**: The album's lack of traditional song structures and sparse lyrics may not appeal to listeners who prefer more conventional music. 2. **Challenging Accessibility**: Its experimental nature can be challenging for some listeners, particularly those unfamiliar with ambient or avant-garde music. 3. **Inconsistent Pacing**: The shift between more rhythmic tracks and serene ambient pieces can sometimes disrupt the album's flow, potentially jarring for some listeners. ### Conclusion "Another Green World" by Brian Eno is a groundbreaking and influential album that transcends traditional genre boundaries. Its innovative sound, high production quality, and atmospheric depth make it a seminal work in ambient and electronic music. While its abstract nature and non-traditional approach may not be to everyone's taste, the album's enduring influence and artistic merit are undeniable. Brian Eno's "Another Green World" remains a timeless masterpiece, inviting listeners to explore its rich, immersive soundscapes and contemplate the themes of nature, time, and the human experience.

cool sound

That was good. Listened to it twice - was distracted early so came back to give it a proper listen.

Classic

Very enjoyable sound. The cover art is aptly appropriate as it feels less like your stereotypical album and more like an experimental piece of artwork that belongs in the music version of a museum. Which I guess is exactly what this list is. Some songs hit harder than others. Sky Saw might be my favorite.b

A bit biased since this has always been a favourite of mine. I'm suprised it's so popular since it's not mainstream at all. Quirky and odd with cameos by others it sticks in your brain......

The absolute GOAT. Some of the more vocal songs are a bit of an acquired taste but this album is beautiful. Lots of nods to his more ambient stuff. “The Big Ship” is one of my all time favourites.

Had a Tom Waits album yesterday and I'd consider him a musical genius, Brain Eno is firmly in the same category. This is his best album imo, perfect mix of his earlier experimental rock stuff and the later ambient that he'd become known for. Some of the most beautiful songs you'll ever hear are on this: 'Becalmed', 'Golden Hours', 'Everything Merges With the Night', and of course 'The Big Ship' which is honestly just one of the most incredible songs ever written.

This is a groundbreaking album, but its flow is not as predictable as you might expect. Eno starts you with Sky Saw, with a riff intro and a jazzy bassline, but by track 2 (Over Fire Island), he's already leading the listener into a new wilderness of ambient, unstructured tracks. Once in a while you hear something more like a song (I'll Come Running and Golden Hours), but you get lost in some beautiful jungle of sounds and a dream-like atmosphere along the path of the album. What's most remarkable about this album is how this is only the beginning of Eno's genre-defining and category-defying role as a musician throughout his career. Absolutely essential listening for adventurous ears.

Lekker vreemd, vette nummers, vette sound

5/5. A unique and experimental album from an artist who is not afraid to expand his horizons. The transition from quirky rock to ambient instrumentals finds this album at the perfect transition stage, combining the best parts of both. Each song is a pleasure for the ears, creating imaginative worlds in less than 3 minutes each. It's a new experience at first but is a sensational listen. Best Song: Sky Saw, Big Ship, Becalmed

This list introduced me to Brian Eno and I’ve become a fan of basically everything he put his hands on…even that David Bowie album. This is my first time hearing his solo work, which I’d been looking forward to quite a bit. I can’t believe I’m giving three albums in a row 5 stars but fuck it, I really enjoyed this.

Best album

maybe

Just an amazing record. Quite want to buy it myself! The poppier songs and ambient music are an amazing blend. Sky Jaw is a great opener and sets the tone perfectly. I love ambient, and the final trio of ambient tracks are an amazing bunch and it showcases most this album’s strengths well. It’s an atmospheric and ethereal ear massage like every song on this album. Spirits Drifting is an excellent farewell that feels heartfelt and personal. The amazing production is all throughout staple of Brian Eno, and that applies here as well. The lyricism is simplistic but amazing as well. I just love everything about this. The shorter tracks, the longer tracks, it’s all amazing! Easy 5 stars.

At first, I thought I wasn't going to like this album. It has a very strange sound, and it doesn't ease you into it. As the album progresses it sucks you in, and by the end of it, I was feeling emotional. A unique album that I am very glad was on this list, as I doubt I would have come across otherwise. Definitely one of my favourites so far.

Oh Eno! Definitive. Perfection. Mastery. A master artist of a genre, creating perfect musical instrumental impressionist topography akin to feelings of meditation or guided astral travel. He produces the highest quality music of this style I have ever had the pleasure of trying. I have searched a lot too. While this album might have been seminal for being so new (it was the 70s!), it is terribly flawed and jarring, compared to his best works. It's neither a vocal album nor a pure instrumental, a real pity and early mistake in production. Start elsewhere. Go straight to "Ambient 1: Music For Airports" or his other great album “Apollo: Atmospheres and Soundtracks” . I didn't realise it was all so old though It still feels so current. I find a rare comfort in it, almost incomparable to anything around. Maybe the band AIR comes close. And Vangelis and JM Jarre are different too. Hans Zimmer has been maturing and broadening too. I love the architectural solidity and range in Eno's work. He creates a soundscape that feels bounded yet enormous, like an empty airport – enormous, safe, liminal space. This album is only a taster. The sensibility of a progressive intelligent trance composer is forming but yet to be perfected. If you liked closing your eyes and floating to some of this, go to his Ambient 1. Happy lucid dreaming and Happy Landings.

This is one of those auto five rating albums for me. It's an album I've loved for a long time, and I think anyone that appreciates interesting instrumentation and intelligent songwriting can enjoy it.