Amon Tobin - Amon Tobin (2012)
Label: Ninja Tune - ZEN180X | FLAC (tracks+.cue,log/tracks) | 09:36:12 | 3,45 Gb | 147 tracks
Genre: Leftfield, IDM, Modern Classical, Rhythmic Noise, Score, Dubstep, Breakbeat
Amon Tobin is an expansive, multi-format anthology that showcases the vast creative output and sonic evolution of Amon Tobin across live performance, studio experimentation, film scoring, reinterpretations, and archival material. Released in 2012 by Ninja Tune, the collection is structured as a deep exploration of his hybrid electronic language, blending IDM precision, cinematic orchestration, and rhythmically complex sound design. The ISAM Live material captures his groundbreaking audiovisual performance era, where sound and structure are reshaped into immersive, spatial experiences. Monthly Joints presents more intimate studio sketches and experiments, while Selected Scores highlights his work in cinematic composition with tense, atmospheric storytelling. The rarities section expands into lost material, collaborations, and early experiments that reveal the foundations of his style. Additional reinterpretations by various artists reframe his work through new perspectives, emphasizing the adaptability of his compositions. Live orchestral recordings further bridge electronic and classical performance practices, reinforcing the project’s scope as both retrospective and forward-looking. The result is a massive, genre-defying collection that documents one of electronic music’s most innovative artists across multiple creative dimensions.