The Ambient Collection – Art Of Noise* – Audio CD – Pre Owned CDs (Arrives in 14days)

With ‘The Ambient Collection,’ Art Of Noise turn their pioneering approach to sampling and production into a captivating experience of mood and texture. This is not merely an album—it’s a curated sound environment, where each track invites attentive listening and rewards with layers of sonic detail. Originally released in 1990, the collection showcases the group’s mastery in fusing electronic rhythm with ambient atmospheres, long before such hybrids became mainstream. Tracks like ‘Opus 4’ and ‘Island’ shimmer with crystalline clarity, while ‘Crusoe’ and ‘Camilla’ drift with a sense of cinematic longing. The album stands as a testament to Art Of Noise’s restless creativity, folding in elements of jazz, classical, and avant-garde pop into the electronic palette. For collectors and aficionados, this is a snapshot of a moment when studio technology and artistic imagination seemed to have no limits. Ideal for introspective evenings or immersive headphone sessions, ‘The Ambient Collection’ is essential listening for anyone seeking the roots of modern chill and ambient electronic music. If you value records that reward repeated plays and attentive ears, this is an album that quietly commands a place in your collection.

Track List:
1 – Opus 4 – 0:42
2 – Opus For 4 – 3:46
3 – Nothing Was Going To Stop Them Then, Anyway – 0:44
4 – Crusoe – 5:03
5 – Island – 5:40
6 – Camilla – 7:56
7 – Ode To Don Jose – 4:14
8 – Counterpoint – 0:56
9 – Roundabout 727 / Ransom In The Sand – 2:08
10 – Eye Of A Needle – 4:43
11 – Robinson Crusoe – 4:02
12 – A Nation Rejects – 4:45
13 – Art Of Love (7″ Edition) – 4:36