- ambient, classical
- 54 min
- 4 tracks
- Editions EG
Discreet Music is the fourth studio album by Brian Eno, and the first released under his full name. The album is a minimalist work, with the titular A-side consisting of one 30-minute piece featuring synthesizer and tape delay. The B-side features three variations on Canon in D Major by Johann Pachelbel, performed by the Cockpit Ensemble and conducted by Gavin Bryars.
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Contemplative, character-led, grave and intimate.
- contemplativerelentless
- character-ledplot-driven
- gravecomic
- intimateepic
- warmbleak
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- AllMusic4.5/5 ★
- Mojo4/5 ★
- Pitchfork8.8/10
- Q5/5 ★
- The Rolling Stone Album Guide3/5 ★
- Spin Alternative Record Guide7/10
- Tom Hull – on the WebB+
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- The Village VoiceA−
- The 4058.5/10
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Tracks
- ADiscreet Music30:35
- B1Three Variations on the "Canon in D Major" by Johann Pachelbel, I: Fullness of Wind9:58
- B2Three Variations on the "Canon in D Major" by Johann Pachelbel, II: French Catalogues5:18
- B3Three Variations on the "Canon in D Major" by Johann Pachelbel, III: Brutal Ardour8:17
4 tracks, 54 minutes.
About the album
- Artist
- Brian Eno
- Label
- Editions EG
- Type
- Album
- Format
- 12" Vinyl
- Country
- GB
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