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the campfire headphase by boards of canada

Basics:

  • Band: boards of canada
  • Album Title: the campfire headphase
  • Release Date: october 17, 2005
  • Genre: electronic
  • Label: warp
  • Personel: Marcus Eoin, Mike Sandison
  • When Did I First Hear This: july 9, 2023
  • Do I own this album: Yes! On CD


Tracklisting

  1. Into the Rainbow Vein
  2. Chromakey Dreamcoat
  3. Satellite Anthem Icarus
  4. Peacock Tail
  5. Dayvan Cowboy*
  6. A Moment of Clarity
  7. '84 Pontiac Dream
  8. Sherbet Head
  9. Oscar See Through Red Eye
  10. Ataronchronon
  11. Hey Saturday Sun*
  12. Constants are Changing
  13. Slow this Bird Down
  14. Tears from the Compound Eye
  15. Farewell Fire
  16. Macquarie Ridge (Japanese bonus track)*


Review

I used to underrate this album so much, but now I've seen the light. This is my fav BOC album (along with MHTRTC). It's so peaceful and unique. This album centers on guitars and synths, while their other projects are synth based. Not that there's anything wrong with that (there isn't), but the guitars and synths together combine to add a very intriguing atmosphere. Dayvan Cowboy almost sounds like a movie soundtrack. This album gave songs time to breathe, while not overstaying their welcome too much. Repition is not a bad thing when it's boards of canada. This is an amazing listen in early summer mornings, the sun shining in a clear, blue sky. Grass is green and vibes are immalculate. You will not regret this listen.

Rating:★★★★☆ (4.5/5)