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Brian Eno seems to have had the same frustration with the limitaitons of 60s/70s pop rock sound as the prog guys, but had the opposite response - instead of cramming every song full of as many instruments and notes and time signatures and mythology as possible, he stripped it apart and slowed it down - opening up the expanses within glam rock in a way made possible by the synths and new recording technology and some very talented (prog) musicians to support him. Robert Fripp really lets loose on some of these songs in such a distinctive wierd way. Much more chilled than Here Come the Warm Jets, but not yet as fully ambient as Music for Airports, on Another Green World Eno has the patience to get wierd make textural music that shimmers and glistens and ebbs and flows and washes around, gently filling up the space that comes when you take away structuring devices like verse/chorus/bridge. It's spacious music that conjures a world, a wierd alien world that's just familiar enough to invite you in. It's tenderly melancholy, pensive and delicately optimistic.
Any album by Brian Eno is a real hit or miss. His more traditional records are really good, up to a high standard, best quality. The other positions in his discography are innovative and quite dividing electronic music experiments. While I'll agree that his influence on the genre was probably substantial for the time, I can't enjoy any of the song on this album. Boring and without a spark, it's just (again) an excellent hotel lounge music.
eh it was alright, nothing super special, but sounded nice none the less 2.7 stars
The music's not bad but the lyrics are strange
Very 70's acid trippy stuff in here. Feels kind of like Beatles lite. Best Song: Becalmed (May be the most calming piece of music I have ever heard. I could play this on repeat all day working.)
Well Another Green World was crap. Not music. 1.
Another in this seemingly unending torrent of shite. We had another Eno album before that was at least fun (if a bit dated). This has some of the weird (but somehow in a boring way) without any of the fun, it sounds really dated. Reminds me of the twee bits on the White Album (which I also didn't like), but never gets to the good stuff really. 1/5, actively angered me.
It’s hard to review ambient albums like this sometimes because it’s music that’s meant to be in the background so I’m doing other stuff while I listen but then by the end I only remember a vague pleasant feeling and can’t say much more about the actual music because I was zoning it out by design. Going off that feeling, though, I enjoyed this a decent amount plus the title track was memorable in its own right.
I'll give Another Green World credit, I liked it more than i thought i would have. This generally does seem to give off some of the same vibes that the other Brian Eno album i looked at (the music for airports one) but it seems that here he tried a few more things that album did not try. Although, these new ideas could sometimes make it feel like Eno was in over his head sometimes. The majority of the songs were tolerable and were pretty decent at best though. I do prefer Brian Eno's airport album though since it feels more consistent in terms of quality as opposed to hopping all over the place. Best Song: In Dark Trees Worst Song: Sky Saw
Great music. Brian Eno is not the greatest singer, but this is of course still one of these timeless superclassic albums.
Thoroughly entertaining album, harmoniously combining vocal tracks with instrumental pieces. I kept playing it over and over.
"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.
So so
Sometimes spellbinding, usually pretty, occasionally sleepy. Great texture across the board. Highlights: The Big Ship, I'll Come Running, Another Green World, Becalmed, Everything Merges With The Night
Fuck sakes, not another Eno record ffs... Reading the Wikipedia article on this album: The album’s only chart success was in New Zealand.... So why the fuck is it on this list Eno utilised a variety of unconventional recording techniques and instrumental approaches.... Fuck. So basically, Eno wails on inanimate objects and calls it music... There is a song on this record where Eno's only vocals are looped and he just keeps saying "I'll come running to tie your shoes"..... Leave my fucking shoes alone man. This record is awful. Not sure why it is on this list. Not Eno's worst, but still Eno. Favourite songs: St. Elmo's Fire Least favourite songs: Little Fishes 2/5
Funny, the songs with words really didn't do it for me... The ambient, however - totally awesome! The Big Ship is SUCH A TUNE!
It two goes to get into this album. Not my thing but some good tracks. It did grow on me as the album went on - The big ship - Golden hours - Becalmed
First listen I wasn’t inspired
Interesting but a little too strange for me
cool sound
Eno is a great producer but this is passable at best. It's not passable when he sings.
One of those albums that is more influential than it is enjoyable, which is not to say it’s a poor album at all. Put another way: “Look closely at the most embarrassing details and amplify them”
1001 albums, and they’ve managed to choose some of the most dire, uninspired trash ever recorded in large parts it seems.
It took me a bit of time to get into it, mainly because I feel like I was overthinking it and it's also not quite my style. I'm not a huge fan of his voice but the production is impeccable and it's very interesting musically. Overall I think it's a good album.
There's a two-song run in here that is great, and the album that I wish this was (The Big Ship, I'll Come Running). Unfortunately the rest of the album is not that. I just didn't get into this, as much as I enjoyed those two songs.
This is a prime example of Enovision. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the show.
It's more a curiosity than an album I think needs to be heard. You can hear sounds of what would later become Bowie's Berlin period, and some minimalism and ambient textures that would later become Eno's "Music For Airports". The resulting work is... pleasant, but dull. Favorite tracks: "Becalmed", "Sombre Reptiles"
I can tell it's great but not really my thing
4.5/5. The Big Ship is a song that will change your life, incredible textures and soundscape from such a genius. This dude understands music.
I liked this more than I thought I would. While I don't know that I'd want to listen to this again, I enjoyed the run through of this album and actually listened to all of it.
Amazing album. 4.5 on rym
I really didn't think I was going to like this and walked away really liking it. It's just really well composed, catchy, and relaxing.
I was put on to one of these songs a few months ago and loved it. Had never heard of Brian Eno or this album before that but this is a good listen.
Pretty Boring
Honestly just a straight up boring record. One or two interesting songs, but most of them are these ethereal and dull soundscapes.
Another Brian Eno album and yet more evidence that he's just a con of the musical world. Do people legitimately think this is a masterpiece?? What is this??? Only the production levels save this from being a 1. 35/100
That was good. Listened to it twice - was distracted early so came back to give it a proper listen.
boh un po' insulso
6/4/24. Wasn't fmailiar with Brian Eno before, but loved the sounds! Was right up my alley with my alternative and electronic side. Sounds pretty futuristic for its time, and definitely hear the influence through today through a lot of artists.
Classic
There's no doubt Bowie was listening to this and it helped him shape the Berlin Trilogy. I preferred the ambient tracks over the songs with vocals. Detached and icy. There's a good chance this will grow on me but for now, it's decent and influential.
4 - I was worried that, since this is more ambient than Here Come the Warm Jets, I wouldn't like it nearly as much, but this is still really good. It's got this sad feeling behind it that I really liked. It can be atmospheric, but it's also got some vocals here and there to pique my interest again. I could see myself liking this one even more with a relisten in the future.
Definitely an artist who is growing on me through this journey.
I enjoyed this more than the other two Eno albums on this list, it still sounded pretty experimental but had a bit more purpose to it.
Pretty boring to be honest . I couldn't make any positive thing from this record and not to mention the few instrumental tracks sprinkled here and there. Even when there are vocal perfomances , they are pretty much bland and devoid of any quality.
ei missaa.. ei toki jarre tasoa..
This album it's really good background listen ing and I know there are people get a lot more out of it than I did
super fun
First half of the album is middling rock/progressive rock. Back half of the album is the interesting electronic moods and textures that Eno would become known for, giving a hint of AMBIENT 1: MUSIC FOR AIRPORTS to come.
if the color beige made an album. considering the talent involved I thought this would've been...more than what it was. I get it, just a bunch of music dudes dicking around can be fun, but the outcome is less than stellar.
This album left absolutely no impression on me.
Godfather of modern electronic music
While it's clear that Eno experiments with innovative soundscapes and textures, the album fails to resonate with me on a personal level. Tracks like St. Elmo's Fire offer intriguing glimpses into Eno's sonic world, but overall, the album lacks coherence and emotional depth. Despite Eno's mastery of synthesizers and electronic effects, I find myself disconnected from the music. While Another Green World may appeal to fans of experimental music, it falls short of leaving a lasting impression on me. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 0 STAND OUT TRACK - None
3.5 but the title track is an absolute 10/10
Interesting to hear these sounds that I associate with other artists. Helps me understand his contributions to their records more specifically. Sky Saw could be on Side Two of David Bowie's Low or Heroes. Somber Reptiles could be on Side Two of Talking Heads Remain In Light. So it's neat in that respect but ultimately this is not very interesting to me. Maybe he's better at improving other people's music than making his own?
Brian Eno is everywhere! But strangely, I think this is the first time I've heard an album by him. I largely enjoyed it, as I suspected I might, but I wish we'd gotten an earlier album, as this one makes me feel like he's better collaborating and/or inspiring with others, and I'm pretty sure some of his solo work is great as-is. Just maybe not this one. It felt too much like music for an art museum exhibition, and not for active listening. I think the main issue for me is just that there's just too few tracks with singing and/or lyrics, which would have made the album a lot more interesting (I think), and less easy to kind of tune it out as ambient music (as interesting as it is for that); basically, I was hoping for more tracks like "Everything Merges with the Night", but probably harder-edged too. I *will* say that, as ambient music goes, especially from the mid-1970s, this is quite impressive, as it feels like it anticipates music from *much* later; there's even hints of Radiohead, Air, and Chemical Brothers in some of the better ambient songs, and the album as a whole makes me think of some of Ween's albums (at least to me, and I know none of those bands are technically ambient anyway).
Sky Saw got off to a good start until the singing happened... rest of the album was better but never as good as I wanted it to be.
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
good background music but not my type
Sonido etéreo y minimalista nacido de la brillantez compositiva de Brian Eno. Aunque en el disco encontramos alguna canción pop (como "St. Elmo's Fire", "I'll Come Running" o "Golden Hours") la gran mayoría del disco entrega una música "ambient" en la que destacan melodías y ritmos muy atractivos. Es el caso de uno de los temas que siempre me han gustado más de Eno, "The Big Ship". No soy muy fan de la música "ambient", pero en este disco Eno me captura a través de de su manejo de las melodías. Descatacaría también "Becalmed", cuyo ritmo hace honor a su título, y la canción que da título al álbum.
Nice background music
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......
I found this boring album somewhat interesting.
I fell a bit behind, ppl and I listened to this album a couple weeks of days ago but wanted to listen again before the review. It was interesting, but not as cool as I had thought that it may have been on the first listen.
I don't think that I can claim to be pleasantly surprised by Brian Eno anymore. So I guess I'm not surprised but this was pretty pleasant. I quite liked a few tracks and didn't dislike any. Good good.
This was a very interesting album that I’m happy to have heard. I liked it more when I put on headphones and on the second listen.
Can understand the hype and certain sounds were ground breaking. Big Ship stood out for me.
Eno was clearly very innovative to have made music like this in 1975. I found it a bit boring but can see the artistic merit, even if it's not for me
Near the end of this exercise, 5 Brian Eno albums (and more that he influenced / produced) in. I can see the breadth of his influence, and I appreciate his will to experiment and innovate. But his music is so often repetitive that I just can't become a fan. I REALLY liked the opening synth in Sky Saw, grew absolutely sick of it after 3 minutes. I'll Come Running was my favourite track, at least until "I'll come running to tie your shoes" ad nauseum in the back half of the song.
I dislike the random changes during the same song. Specifically sharp sounds.
Not really special in any way.
i mean he’s worldbuilding. its not a world i want to live in. but he is doing it.
Not insightful about ambient or electronica, but if I were I would want it to sound like this. Dreamy but not one for all night--you wake up partly and begin to hum along familiarly, and a few demand you pay attention. You might even recall some of it throughout the day.
Uninspiring!
From the opening notes and sounds, I was very optimistic about this album. I think I said it in an earlier review of an Eno album, his contributions to the canon of popular music is significant, he has produced some of the all-time great albums over the years, but I find his efforts as an artist difficult to embrace. So it goes with Another Green World. The sonic landscape is fantastic, but the material sounds like it was written by an alien. There's something so detached and odd about the songs themselves, lyrically and melodically. So, there was a lot to like, but in the end, this did not speak to me and reinforced my estimation that Brian Eno is one strange cat.
One I've had in my collection since college. Hard to get too excited about it, but at the same time, the great songs are pretty damn great. Each song is a haiku, stripped down to its essentials. I can't find any fault with each tune, but as an album, it gets a bit much. I find myself tiring of the whole thing about halfway through side B. Still, the musicianship is amazing thorughout, especially the bass playing by Percy Jones and guitar by Robert Fripp.
I’m not familiar with Brian Eno’s work prior to the 80s. While I don’t think Another Green World has the same draw for me as his later work, it’s something I plan to explore. I liked this
I love the use of vocals, their limited use really makes them stick out and it was a cool effect
7.5/10
I heard from a friend that Brian Eno has a secret husband called Howard. I don't think I trust him though, he's never met Brian. And I mean, Howard Eno? 2.7
The OG ambient artist.
1.5 Not for me kinda just faded into the background as I was listening. The only decent track was the big ship, the rest was completely forgettable.
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.
Pretty good, started off a bit meh, pulled it back mid to end
Been on bit of an Eno kick lately.
Never knew there was another St. Elmo’s Fire
Just couldn't get into this one. Most of the songs never really connected to me in any way.
m-miten..miten... jos joku sanoo että aika matkailua ei ole olemassa, näyttäkää hänelle tämä albumi.. todiste siitä että joku matkaillut vuodesta 30050 (futuuri vuosi) takaisin ajassa ja tehnyt tämän albumin räjäyttääkseen kaikkien päät ihan tohjoksi vittu ihan paskaksi päät.. unsurmountable soundscape.. jaha ja sitten tuli brittiaksenttia... olikin vaan pretentious ristisiito... sekasikiö.. ÄPÄRÄ!!!!!!!!! avioton lapsi.. noh nykyaikana saa jättää sellaset hengittämään.. no työvoimaa sentään... korjataan tää huoltosuhde huoh... sky saw
Mid. Nothing that made me go wow.
Another very slow album that had few redeeming qualities
This type of music is not really for me but I’ve heard much worse.
In Dark Trees has a cool undeveloped vibe in a soundtrack style. He is transitioning toward ambient music
More good background music.
I enjoyed this Eno record, listened to it multiple times and yet I can only just barely remember half of the songs. Most of the tracks don't standout quite as much as Taking Tiger Mountain (By Strategy) which is one of my personal favorites of the non-ambient Eno albums. The sound of the instruments is, frankly, quite pleasing. I could throw something like this on just about any time and be glad I did.
I've heard of Brian Eno. but didn't know it was so old. weird. but ok?
I don't understand the love for this artist
could i write poetry to this? n
The songs are really good. The experiments are not as listenable, but are short enough to keep it interesting.
Feeling kinda tired.
I hadn't heard any Brian Eno before this. It's pretty good, I might check out some more.
Decent, but nothing to write home about.
Some fairly indifferent songs and he only sounds half-in and thus many cuts feel half-baked. The more ambient instrumentals are best cuts – no surprise – by some distance. Still, it's Eno so it's interesting, but lacks souls (also characteristically).
Am Anfang dachte ich, fein, das klingt ja wie Roxy Music ohne Brian Ferry und Saxophon. Aber der Eindruck wich dann einem Hm das klingt aber experimentell. Schade, hat mich nicht überzeugt.
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.
Not usually much for ambient but I enjoyed most of this one.
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.
This was fine, and better than the Airport ambiance album.
Really like Brian Eno, the songs with vocals reminds me of early Pink Floyd
Lekker vreemd, vette nummers, vette sound
I think I prefer Eno as a collaborator. I wanted to hear Roxy Music do I'll Come Running while listening to this. The Arena theme tune is still great, if a little short.
Very cool experimental album. Cool grooves and soundscapes through out. This one probably needs a few listens, but more melodic than expected.
Sleep music
2024-03-02...
Probably the best album of his
A lot of this was really boring. I liked the openings to these songs. But a lot of them didn't go anywhere.
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.
I wasn't really looking forward to this as I'm not always into instrumentals and Eno is sort of hit or miss for me on this list so far, but I rather enjoyed this. Good music to just chill to.
I can see how this is an important album historically, but musically it really didn't do much for me.
Best album
4.2
This is a great mood setting album
Meh
Not my type of music, but the bass was great on this album.
Als Hintergrundmusik ist dieser Ambient ok.
listened 2x. 3.6/5
This album holds a special place in my music library, Brian Eno's discography, and music history. It's an imperfect album (hence the 4), but that's part of what is so great about it. It represents the messy and uncertain transition between Eno's art pop Warm Jets era and his ambient work on Discreet Music and Music for Airports (an easy 5/5). While this album boldly displays a chaotic transition between two drastically different musical eras, it stands on its own as a unique album. The only things going against this album are that some of the instrumental cuts weren't as flushed out as they could be 4.4/5.
Excellent, I'd never listened to this before
some songs were cool…some songs sounded like elevator music…
Eno has collabed with all the greats. This album is just okay for me though. To quote Oukast, I’m just being honest. Mad respect for the dude, though.
Beautiful at times, corny at others! I like it, but mostly because it clearly hints at what was to come from Eno.
Didn’t care for this.
I decided to look at his Spotify bio before listening and I was super excited. He has almost 2 million listeners a month and has done a lot. But I simply did not like this.
Not really for me
Another why? for me. Not offensive, certainly calming and mellow, but why include it? I’d never listen to it again for any reason.
Very weird, not much really going on for most of the album, was kinda just like background ambience
my eyes glazed over for the duration of the album and i could not stop it
couple of nice instrumentals and the rest of the songs are pretty non-offensive, wish there was more substance
I love Eno, more so the later ambient stuff but this gives a good look ahead to what is coming. He’s a sonic genius.
Enjoyed the listen. Definitely can see how Brian Eno has become big in film scoring, this early album shows his delving into these themes. 3/5 only because I wouldn't find myself putting this album on very often, but appreciate what it is.
3/14, 21%
maybe
favourite song: st elmos fire. neat
did not like
Eno un genio e una figura imprescindibile per la musica contemporanea. A lui 5*. A questo album nello specifico non più di 3.
I loved the space like ambient sounds throughout and the songs with vocals were pretty great, except one near the middle seems to be out of place on the album. Overall still a great listen though.
I gave it a try. Fuck, I hated this. Jarring, unpleasant and pretentious. I couldn't make it past the third song.
Eno's fills and textures evolve into the song structures themselves. He makes so much possible for others to follow.
3.5 - I'm not sure what to make of this album, I really enjoyed parts but other parts felt like they were just a bit nothing. It didn't offend me but also didn't make me feel too much. Maybe a re listen at some point.
Love Brian. Another fantastic album here. Beautiful blends of pop songs, experimentation, instrumental tracks, ambient elements. Not a bad track on the album in my view. However do think it slightly lacks elite punch. Fave Tracks: St Elmo’s Fire, Another Green World 4.4/5
Actually brilliant. Loved the vibe. Ethereal music that makes you feel shut and think about life.
This is an example of something artistic where I see the skill/creativity/importance of it, but I don't actually enjoy it on its own. Like I see why this is "good," but I just don't actually like listening to it. I don't find ambient music very listenable and I'd have to be in a very specific (and weird) mood to put this on.
Interesting, but not always engaging.
2 tracks in (and until the end of the album), I found myself wondering if I was really listening to the album described on Wikipedia. How can anyone consider this a masterpiece? The descriptions of playing sounds at random and creating experimental sounds pans out - but then just looping them for minutes in otherwise excessively sparse arrangements... how can that be a masterpiece? Interesting on a conceptual level; sure. Influential for fringe genres; quite possibly. As an actual album to listen to and enjoy; extremely boring and utterly soulless.
When I saw it mostly instrumental, I was not looking forward to it, but this is really good.
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.
Take out the singing and this would be a damn sight better
Didn’t think I was going to like this, but I actually kind of did. It made for good background music while I washed dishes and did some other chores. “I’ll Come Running” was probably the highlight. Started to get kind of tedious near the end, but I’ve heard a lot worse.
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 boy. Another Eno album. Eno ran so Fiery Furnaces could fly.
Some pretty feel-good upbeat songs like St Elmo's Fire. Then some songs, like Becalmed, that make me feel like I am sitting inside one of those suicide pods waiting for the chemicals to take hold and slowly kill me. That being said I think there should be something on here for everyone.
7. Its fun
This is the kind of album that gives critics a chance to wax poetic about ART and risk and nonsense, but that no one actually wants to listen to.
I get it, but I like how this influenced Bowie's work more. Transitional to the true ambient work that is his real legacy.
The only thing I remember about Brian Eno is that his music was considered at the time to be so avant garde/weird that I gave myself the benefit of the doubt and never listened to it. In the time since then, I've listened to some pretty weird shit, so let's see how this goes. Were I to have been stoned out of my gourd in 1975, I think I would've loved listening to this on repeat through headphones while staring out the window. Very clean production, of course, and that makes falling into "the zone" easier and more interesting. Best songs (to me): - THE BIG SHIP - I'LL COME RUNNING - SOMBRE REPTILES Trippiest: - SOMBRE REPTILES - LITTLE FISHES - GOLDEN HOURS Best surprise: - Exactly halfway through GOLDEN HOURS a smiling guitar pops in for a visit "I can't see the lines I used to think i could read between Perhaps my brains have turned to sand Oh me oh my" (GOLDEN HOURS) And speaking of surprises, now that I'm 75% through it, I realize I really like this album and will likely find it again when I just wanna watch the back of my eyelids and zone out. See especially ZAWINUL/LAVA. ⭐⭐⭐⭐ [Last song, SPIRITS DRIFTING, is a throwaway.] ________________________________ 🎧 LPs reviewed: 47 🎧 LPs left to review: 954 🎧 LPs I found great/relevant enough to be mandatory listens (5): 11 🎧 LPs I *might* include in my own list (4): 16 🎧 LPs I will certainly *not* include in mine (1-2): 11
Very interesting album, with some different musical instruments. I liked the instrumental tracks the best. 3 stars.
Very gentle and ambient. Would dig it while high im sure
I don’t get it. Maybe he’s a great producer but why would you listen to his solo work?
Brian eno is either genius or total fraud. I’m still not sure which. A great band… 2.5 while I work it out.
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 must have lived in one of the many 70’s share-houses I occupied, because I know it so well, but do not own it. I own the vinyl of his first 2 solo albums & the one he did with Fripp before this, but I don’t know them nearly as well as I know this. And I have to say I lost interest when he went on his ambient trip. This is such a good record. He might only sing on 5 tracks, but they are all such good tunes, especially St Elmo’s Fire & I’ll Come Running, both of which feature Fripp on guitar. Really, I didn’t know the term Frippertronics until I saw it on the liner notes of The Roches’ debut album (1979), but, according to Wiki, this Eno album was the first to use this tape-delay system of Fripp’s & it fits perfectly. As for the instrumentals, they are also engaging - In Dark Trees uses a rhythm generator & no other musicians & sounds like an outtake from Autobahn, which had been released by Kraftwerk in November 1974; Little Fishes & The Big Ship sound exactly like their titles; & the trifecta of tunes (7-9) featuring only Eno (title track/Sombre Reptiles/Little Fishes) are just terrific. I’ve listened to it half-a-dozen times since yesterday. Outstanding.
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.
Another Green World. Not his best, but some gems in there. Becalmed and the title track are very nice. Everything Merges With Night is also decent, as is In Dark Trees. The rest is relatively forgettable.
Another Green World I’m pretty familiar with this album, although for my Eno ambient needs I normally go to Ambient 1, Music for Films, Ambient 4 or Apollo, so know those a bit better. Generally though all his albums up to Apollo, whether ambient or not are all very good listens This is very good though. In Dark Trees is my standout of the ambient focused tracks, while I’ll Come Running and Sky Saw are my favourites of the more ‘traditional’ songs. Nice little hit of TV nostalgia with the title track, think it was the Arena title sequence with the bobbing bottle. He really is very good at creating these ambient soundscapes - they manage to combine a sense of flow and movement with a sense of direction. He’s great at building little off centre melodies and hooks with interesting rhythms and structures that convey a particular emotion or feeling. The constituent parts aren’t necessarily that crazy but he brings them together in such a great way. Obviously he’s doesn’t have the greatest voice but it adds to the atmosphere and feeling too. Robert Fripps guitar is great throughout as well. Couple of years before Low and Heroes, you can see how Eno and Bowie took the ambient/instrumental further on those two albums. Sky Saw in particular seems to be a signpost. It probably sits at a level below Ambient 1 for me. Despite it being very very good it does feel like a bit of a collection of tracks, whereas Ambient 1 feels conceptually very complete, so for that reason I’ll go for a nice ambient 4 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Interesting music. I see how much Eno influenced David Byrne/Talkingheads. Lots of instrumental...kinda "weird", but unlike most any other music you can listen to. Not sure how often I will return to it, but certainly worth a listen.
Don't like this as much as other Eno albums from the era but still some great moments - Fripp's solo on St Elmo's Fire!!!
Enjoyable music to wake up to. Relaxing
thank you brian eno
fun little album, good times had by all
,,👎🏻
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.
This record is great - Pre-Ambient & Pre-New Wave at the same time --- terrific!
honestly didn't expect to like this one all that much but it was pretty neat. the songs have a lot of uniqueness and character to them despite just being little experimental pieces, and thankfully none of them are long enough to overstay their welcome. the ones with lyrics also stand out, and i really liked how the title track reminded me of some of the mellow electronic Minecraft music. favorites: st. elmo's fire, the big ship, I'll come running, another green world, zawinul/lava
I dig this and will likely revisit. Reallly like I’ll Come Running
Too tier stuff from a visionary of the genre
Rare. Music for robots.
Just what I needed today! This album is a special little gem. Brian Eno is hit or miss for me, but he is undeniably talented. I didn't care for the Ambient Airport stuff, but I find this a much more satisfying blend of soundscapes and whimsy. There's a dreamy quality to these songs that is warming and engaging, rather than cold and impersonal, which I find some of his more experimental music to be. Nicely done on this one, Eno! I dig it.
Algunas quizás para películas
Bueno
Brian Eno is creative and innovative, but I don't love this album.
I call this kind of music 'receptionist', the sort you will hear in any dentists or doctors reception. It wasn't awful, but had no real substance and l have no desire to ever listen again. It gets 2 stars as I made it the whole way through without wanting to rip my ears off
Oh man I’m a really big FAN! It’s no Here Come the Warm Jets, Taking Tiger MTN or Before or after Science but it’s really super fantastic regardless IMHO! 11/10 all day ENO ILU
Sonically unique and pleasant to the ears.
No thanks
Brian Eno is on this list a lot, both directly and indirectly. I think this album merits inclusion but isn’t prefect. There are some songs that are pure bliss, but the album drags just enough to hold it back from a five.
pioneiro do experimentalismo
I didn't understand this album.
Would be a 5 star if it wasnt for the vocals on it. Still this is the strongest 4 stars I’ve given so far
I like this, it was interesting and different.
Quirky and good
I don’t know what I was expecting, but I wasn’t expecting that ear-gasm. I really really liked it, and it would probably get 5 stars from me after repeat listens. I should get onto that.
I really enjoy this style of music. It is very easy to listen to.
Interesting background piece.
Near perfect
I'unno if I have any thoughts about the vocal tracks, but the ambient ones? Aw yeah, **that's** the good stuff. Nice to hear what Eno can do outside of "produce U2 albums."
A wonderful transition from Eno's early work to his ambient pieces.
Well, it’s not what I was expecting, obviously, but it doesn’t mean I didn’t like it. I think for 1975, it’s a very interesting call to go for an album like this, and in a lot of ways, I think there's a semblance of some modern production here. I don’t think there’s a whole lot to say other than “it sounded really nice,” and I think for my tastes, it did a really good job of filling its soundscape up to keep me captivated. It’s like a 3 – I don’t think it’s super great, but it’s a really chill listen and it’s something I’d recommend. Just not like, mind-blowing or anything.
A good album! That Brian Eno period where he actually had lyrics. Works both as background music and something to really listen to.
Not fun
Too chill
Interesting
Too much ambient idc about. The actual songs are okay.
Ranking the guitar solos of "The sound of perseverance" by Death 1. to forgive is to suffer: I'm a sucker for when bands go above and beyond what I'm expecting. 2. moment of clarity: This one feels epic like they knew it was their last song, I get that feeling a lot when listening to this entire album. 3. story to tell: same feeling as moment of clarity 4. scavenger of human sorrow: fast and vicious 5. Spirit Crusher: still great but not as much as the first 4 6. Bite the pain: same as spirit crusher 7. Flesh and the power it holds: slow and a little boring compared to the rest Honorable Mentions: Voice of the soul is a very good song but it seems like cheating to rank it as a solo since the whole song is a solo. Painkiller is a great cover but it's not a Death song or solo.
Deserving to be on this list. Not for everyone but quite good when you're in the right mood. Soft 4
Forgettable
I mix of alternative rock songs with a steady beat and a chorus, artsy instrumentals, and beeps and squawks without reason. I liked a few of the more sensical songs.
This one! I often see it on lists as inspiration and top of genres I like, but never really committed to listening to it! Definitely up there with A Wizard, a True Star, but more ambient. You can see where Eno's going. The Big Ship is basically pre-post rock. This inspired so many of my favorite albums.
Hat mir gut gefallen.
As an album, I don't particularly love this; however, as an aural art expo, this is pretty fascinating. There are so many different vibes and sounds throughout the course of the album that it really feels way ahead of its time and like it could easily be incorporated into some of the modern video game soundtracks, or even electronic music pieces nowadays. Pretty cool experiment if nothing else. Fav tracks: Zawinul/Lava, Becalmed, Over Fire Island
Very different than the other Eno albums I've gotten on this list. This album veers into a more mainstream style with lyrics and all. I was surprised by how much I enjoyed this. 4/5.
Technically speaking, It is a hell of an album, really well produced abd executed. But in the end, it is just a collection of songs to play on the background while you are doing something. Really good to read or focus. 2/5
album two sky saw: 4/5 over fire island: 3/5 st. elmo’s fire: 5/5 in dark trees: 3.5/5 the big ship: 4/5 i’ll come running: 5/5 another green world: 3/5 sombre reptiles: 4/5 little fishes: 3/5 golden hours: 4.5/5 becalmed: 3/5 zawinul/lava: 3/5 everything merges with the night: 4/5 spirits drifting: 3.5/5 i enjoyed this album way more than i thought it would. usually an album that includes a majority of instrumental songs would bore me, but that wasn’t the case here i think it works best to listen to the complete body of work rather than just listening to the individual songs (that’s why my ranking is so high compared to the song rankings)
9/10 not Brian Eno’s strongest project, but still some damn enjoyable prog-rock
Nemam neki utisak
Erstaunlich moderner Sound und Mix (liegt am Remaster?) Melodien teilweise fast schon kitschig aber geniale elektronische Musik für ihre Zeit.
If this album was a desert it would be a small single scoop of vanilla ice cream with no toppings. Not the fancy vanilla either, store brand.
Loved it a lot! Made me lissten to a lot more of his stuff which I also enjoyed.
Mediocre. Background music.
Pure scrumtrulescence. I had no idea how much I'd like Brian Eno before 1001.
There are some flashes of the potential of ambient music, which Eno would steer towards in the late 70s, along with some interesting rock-based instrumentals. But the album is all over the place. It never allows the listener to fully sink into it, because it jars you to attention with vocals like “I’ll come running to tie your shoes” and overly whimsical sounds of “Little Fishes” that don’t fit any kind of consistent vibe.
I love a lot of this album, but I get lost when Eno’s yet to be fully expressed ambient side pops up. It’s a shame.
Interesting album I’ve heard this name Before but never listened. It sound like music for the tv show “How it’s Made” where they show all the toys and industrial things being build. Probably wouldn’t listen again. But if I’m ever making a documentary on how guitar strings are made I’m using one of these songs.
Puh, keine Ahnung wo ich das einordnen soll. Typische 70er experimentelle Musik mit Ethno und Meditativen Einflüssen. Da ich zur Zeit viel Musik mit Alphawellen höre bekommt's eine wohlwollende Drei.
Das Album sticht durch seine innovativen Texturen und die minimalistische Struktur heraus, die es von herkömmlicher Rockmusik unterscheidet. Mit einem breiten Spektrum an Klängen und Stimmungen, von beruhigend bis beunruhigend, ist es mehr eine Klanglandschaft als eine Sammlung von Songs. “Everything Merges With The Night” ist für mich eines der zugänglicheren Stücke mit seiner melodischen Gitarre und sanften Atmosphäre. Eno’s Musik fordert oft, dass man sich von herkömmlichen Erwartungen an Musik löst und sich auf eine experimentelle Klangreise einlässt. Das ist nichts für mich.
I normally don't love (mostly) instrumental albums, but this one helped me relax a bit yesterday during a really stressful day. So that was nice.
Really nice album. Kind of a mix of ambient songs and chill/weird songs in the style of Ringo or Harry Nilsson. His voice actually sounds a fair bit like Ringo. Definitely deserves another listen but also not something I'm totally itching to listen to again. But really enjoyed it. 3.5
"Another Green World" is the third solo studio album by English musician, composer and producer Brian Eno. It marked a transition from his first two rock- based albums towards minimalist instrumentals of his late 70's ambient work. Only five of the fourteen songs have vocals. Eno used unconventional recording techniques and instrumental approaches. As with his previous albums, he employed a core of musicians including Robert Fripp (guitar), Phil Collins (drums), Percy Jones (fretless bass), Rod Melvin (piano) and John Cale (viola). Commercially, the album didn't do much but had and continues to have wide-spread critical acclaim. "Sky Saw" opens the album with bass, keyboards, drums and guitar slashes. This is very mechanical sounding and moves like a machine. The guitar then changes and sounds like his famous "snake" guitar. Layered vocals come in midway through. Piano and what sounds like a xylophone and gong open open "St. Elmo's Fire." We get that classic, spacey Fripp guitar. He's walking through St. Elmo's fire splitting ions into the ether. "I'll Come Running" is the most pop-sounding song on the album. Piano, bass, drums and percussion that sounds Caribbean. Another great Fripp guitar solo. One of my favorite Eno songs. He will come running to tie your shoes. "Golden Hours has keyboards, guitars, Cale's viola and "spasmodic" nervous sounding percussion. Layered vocals. "Be Calmed" has just a piano and dramatic background keyboards. An instrumental. Simple and beautiful. Eno uses that magnificent long, feedback guitar sound as he did in "Here Come The Warm Jets" in "Everything Merges with Night." A bass and that guitar sound. That is all that is needed. This is a compelling listen. The mix of songs is perfect. Top notch musicianship and creative use of instruments. Dramatic, ambient, simple at times. Each song could be listened to on their own but works within the album flow. Maybe, my favorite Eno. A must hear.
I can recognize the production value on this, while also recognizing how boring this is.
1. 3/5 2. 3/5 3. 4/5 4. 2/5 5. 3/5 6. 3/5 7. 3/5 8. 2/5 9. 2/5 10. 3/5 11. 3/5 12. 2.5/5 13. 3/5 14. 3/5 = 2.82
Background noise at best. Eno has had great influence but his misic itself leaved much to be desired
Listened Before? N Mehhhhhhhhh. Not good. Not interested in "art rock" or electronic and this combines both with NO lyrics. I'll pass. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: The Big Ship
If this album is playing, I’ll Come Running.
Prime example of an album being ahead of its time Love the contributions from Fripp and Cale too Favourite tracks: Over Fire Island, St. Elmo’s Fire, The Big Ship, I’ll Come Running, Another Green World, Golden Hours
Weird album.
1st listen Wasn’t expecting much but that’s a stellar ambient album
Drôle d’album, à un moment donné j’suis comme rentré dans une transe et je ne fesait qu’un avec ces drôle de sons, pour ça je lui donne unpoint bonus
I've regretted giving Here Come the Warm Jets a 4 initially for a while now, and while it is at a 4.5 now, it sitting on my 1001 Album profile in the 4 category hurts my soul. Luckily, this album comes in clutch to at least make me look like I have some intelligence. This album is gorgeous, with so many moments where just sitting back and letting the music swallow you will do wonders. I mean, this is 1975, yet it sounds light years ahead of even now. I can picture a whole film from the very music that pours from this album, and still enjoy it on an average drive to and from work. Those moments of contemplation from the instrumental tracks make the vocal tracks even more gorgeous, with Eno still showing he can write a banger of a pop diddy. I could see why one would find this boring if you were expecting something more exciting, but I urge you to let this record play whilst you are laying in bed in the dark, and let everything wash over you. You don't need drugs to feel transcendent, you need In Dark Trees and The Big Ship.
Rating: 7/10
2.5
Very intriguing from what i heard so far. This mans whole take on music and his vast and diverse discography are truly remarkable. The album cover is really cool as well. Haven't properly listened it all yet, but generally I like it quite a bit. 8/10
Naaaah really wasn't feeling this
OKish.
I am a very big Eno fan, from his work with Roxy Music to his latest ambient albums. Another Green World is a transitionary album, but it doesn't miss on either side of the fence, between more standard rock song structures to film score-esque interludes.
Favorite Songs: Golden Hours Interesting listen, quite spheric while being not unenjoyable. Could benefit from multiple listens.
Good and chill, just not totally my thing.
3.5 I feel like I should’ve liked this album more than I did. Heck, I should’ve loved this album. But something was missing for me. I think if the album focused solely on instrumentals, or maybe combined instrumentals more evenly with vocals, it would’ve felt more cohesive. A lot of the instrumental tracks stood out and were lovely whereas a lot of the tracks that included vocals didn’t really ring any bells for me. The album felt younger than 1975 within the instrumental tracks. I think the lyrics were— for the most part— interesting, but easily the weakest part of the album. There are some songs I’ll be adding to my playlist, but a lot of them felt forgettable, even within the album.
There are some interesting things going on here, especially on the instrumental numbers, which most of the tracks are. I can here the beginnings of Brian Eno's well-known ambient explorations to follow. (John Cale, Robert Fripp, and Phil Collins -- among others -- contributed to this album. Very cool.)
C'était sympa, pas trop mou ni trop endiablé
Musique expérimentale, très créative mais je ne réécouterais pas ça de moi-même.
I listened to this a second time and talked myself into a 4 (it's probably like a 3.5 to me). It's honestly just a nice listen. It's a bit experimental for sure, but in a way that doesn't feel overly art-y or complicated. Only like 5 of the songs have lyrics so there are a few times where it's a bit easy to zone out in a bit of a trance, but every few songs something catches my attention and pulls me back in. Favorite song: Golden Hours Other: St. Elmo's Fire, The Big Ship, I'll Come Running, Becalmed 11/29/23
Sounded like 1975! First song. The others were unique. Kind of a hodgepodge of feelings that the rest of the album elicited
chill ambient
bad
Bij de vorige albums van Brian Eno vielen we in slaap, hier zit al wat meer pit in. Of beter gezegd: nog wel, want kennelijk is dit (volgens Wiki) de overgang van de rockplaten van Brian naar zijn slaapkindjeslaap-platen. Best leuke, eigenzinnige muziek die moeilijk in een hoekje past en (daardoor?) nog behoorlijk fris klinkt ook.
Dacht ik klaar te zijn met mijn irritatie aan Velvet Underground. Krijg ik na Brian Eno door Spotify direct Velvet Undergrond voorgeschoteld. Het zegt iets over de vaagheid van Brian. Het lijkt vooral gemaakt te zijn, omdat het kan. Het is natuurlijk ook leuk om op je zolderkamertje nieuwe manieren van muziek maken te ontdekken. Maar dat zegt niet dat je alles ook aan anderen moet presenteren. Dit album begint met vage vervormende geluiden, waar ik op zich nog best doorheen kom. Het nummer heet tenslotte ook niet voor niets Sky SAW. Maar dan komt er halverwege ook nog vals gezang doorheen. Dat is teveel van het slechte. De muzikale ontdekkingsreis brengt soms ook wel een leuke vinding hoor. Zelfs het vervormende geluid biedt soms meerwaarde. Maar had het alsjeblieft bij de successen gelaten, Brian. Dit al het derde album van Brian. Wel de beste van de drie. Maar echt. Drie is te veel.
Na 2 eerdere gedrochten van Brian Eno en tal van producties waar hij met zijn tengels aan heeft gezeten, had ik vrij lage verwachtingen van dit album. Maar het begint best aardig, instrumentaal, als een soort muziek bij een film van David Lynch. Het heeft ook best iets duisters in zich af en toe, ik stel me er een dystopische wereld bij voor. Ik weet even niet zo goed met welke muziek dit het beste te vergelijken is, maar het mixt elektronische muziek met postrock ofzo. Kant twee schiet al weer veel meer door naar het trage ambient, en het interessante gaat het er dan wel weer van af. Dat is jammer, want ik had best meer van kant 1 willen luisteren.
Not my favourite Eno stuff, but it was fine.
Most of this album is weird instrumentals that kind of seem like Zeno just trying things out in the studio. The few songs with lyrics are also not that spectacular. 2.5/5 Won’t listen again
Wow this is easily the best album of the ones I haven't heard before yet. I've loved a lot of the people he's worked with. But never tried his solo stuff before. Easy 5 stars.
Surprisingly good! Some duds but a lot of really good songs that were ahead of their time and still sound very fresh!
Took a few listens but really like this one
My introduction to this album was Sky Saw being featured on the soundtrack of Dogs in Space. Watch it for the strange context. Anyway I got given a tape of it and maybe it was a bit beyond my 15 year old brain and definitely a world removed from the Bowie and Talking Heads Eno I was used to. I appreciate it these days. File under uneasy listening
Ah, what a fantastic album. Love the ambient bits, love how dark and solitary it feels some of the times. Love the lyrics on it and the use of guitars. The first two songs do feel a bit out of place with their use of bass and drums and guitar. They feel more rock oriented but then the albums moved a bit into the ambient electronic path and progressively gets nostalgic and blue. I love it. It’s a strong 4 to a light 5 for me.
Interesting project, no liked songs but saved in library
excellent. way cooler than I expected. elements of ambient, space rock , way more. real good stuff there Brian
Brian Eno is great. Awesome mix of rock and classical.
Being a massive enthusiast of ambient music, 'Another Green World' by Brian Eno has left an indelible mark as one of the genre's finest, potentially serving as a significant inspiration for the works of my favorite artist, Aphex Twin The album's unparalleled musicality and innovative compositions have shaped the very essence of ambient music
Some of it would fit in a DOS adventure game, some of it would fit in a movie. Actually, just realized I was thinking "this would work if..." about almost every song here. At least it was interesting.
had one song already saved and had heard another, kinda surprised me meh, your review puts it pretty well
This is basically the foundation of both Bowie’s “Low” and Iggy Pop’s “The Idiot”. This isn’t an album you have to truly and deeply listen to. Put it on and just let it fill the aether.
Som legalzinho
Dull
eh
nothing special
bueno
Oeh toffe album cover! Wow hele gave beetje ambient muziek 😍 Sommige nummers ook wel een beetje vaag en experimenteel (zoals little fishes) maar vind het wel leuk om naar te luisteren Ja dit album wil ik (al is het alleen al om de cover), would buy!!
leuk, melodramatisch, vrolijk, mooi: wat woorden die in me op kwamen. Zou goeie filmmuziek zijn denk ik. Vorige week toen ik het luisterde vond ik het was minder, nu wel vermakelijk, ligt aan de mood denk ik dus. Zou het een 3,5 geven!
Goede achtergrond muziek als je over astrofysica aan het lezen bent, klinkt vet
Brian Eno bitches
3.5/5
Brimming with creativity. A piece of art. I actually prefer instrumental music. Almost perfect, except for the singing. Not that the singing is done badly, and it's also done in a way similar to an instrument. Wish I could give it 4.5 stars. Almost perfect.
Solid. Nothing spectacular. 3/5
love eno but i don't care for ambient music like this lol
This record is one I've been meaning to listen to for awhile. I'm the most familiar with Brian Eno via his Music for Airports ambient record and I wouldn't say I can immediately recall that record by tune either but it definitely puts me in a place for travelling. I'm not sure where this falls on his catalog being so prolific/legendary but I think it really kicks off with "St. Elmo's Fire" as it has really cool guitar and the vocal hook really fits. "The Big Ship" I am familiar with through films like Me, Earl and the Dying Girl as well as End of Tour. More of the ambient tracks on this grip me than the ones with vocals like the cool dark synths and percussion in "In Dark Trees" and "Sombre Reptiles" or the beautiful layers on "Another Green World" or "Becalmed" or "Zawinul/Lava." That being said, "i'll come running" and " everything merges with the night" have some good pink floyd song vibes. A good record overall by a very notable voice in music.
It falls somewhere between sardonic post glam Brian Eno and ambient Brian Eno. Not his best, but possibly the best Eno album to educate/indoctrinate new listeners?
Never knew that station ident was Eno.
reminds me of low by david bowie, i see why people like this and it could definitely grow on me but didnt really enjoy it on first listen
Besides the choice to start this album off with such a wild song that made me almost decide to skip today... it only got better and better. The grating nature of "Sky Saw" is more than made up with by the rest of the tracks ethereal vibes. 9/10 good music to listen to at work and wish you were smoking at home to.
This album feels cinematic, like each track should be playing during a shot in an award winning film. This also means that the album can fade to the background though, which made it less engaging for a stand alone listen. It also felt like many of the songs ended before they should be done, which was unsatisfying. Favorite track was st elmos fire.
Quite repetitive and boring but 2nd half is calming. Stand-out: Golden Hours