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3 Legendary Albums That Sound Like Their Own Little World
Albums that create immersive worlds: Radiohead's 'Kid A', Stevie Wonder's 'Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants', and The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds'.
In brief
Albums that create immersive worlds: Radiohead's 'Kid A', Stevie Wonder's 'Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants', and The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds'. Radiohead's 'Kid A' creates an alien-like atmosphere, Stevie Wonder's album transports listeners to a botanical garden, and The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' evokes a…
Radiohead's 'Kid A'
Radiohead's 'Kid A' creates an alien-like atmosphere that feels like a trip to another planet.
“Though Radiohead’s Kid A drew on the real world, the final product delivered a larger-than-life sound.”
Stevie Wonder's 'Journey Through The Secret Life Of Plants'
Stevie Wonder's album transports listeners to a garden filled with flowering plants and botanical life.
“With this record, Wonder translated complex themes into sound. The listener is immediately brought into a garden, flush with flowering plant life and other botanicals.”
The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds'
The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' creates a 1960s beach daydream with retro rock energy.
“From 'Wouldn’t It Be Nice' to 'God Only Knows', this album is a finite experience. We take on characters as we listen, becoming sun-soaked rock fans from decades back.”
The big picture
Radiohead's 'Kid A' creates an alien-like atmosphere, Stevie Wonder's album transports listeners to a botanical garden, and The Beach Boys' 'Pet Sounds' evokes a 1960s beach daydream.
