Up in Flames
Released: 2003

Up in Flames

by Caribou

The 3011th greatest album of all time

Up in Flames is a dense, intimate album that blends leftfield electronic and IDM textures with folktronica touches. Dan Snaith layers warm, often looped melodies, processed and pitched vocals, and jittery, intricate beats to create pastoral, psychedelic soundscapes where acoustic-sounding elements and sample-based production intermingle. The record is notable for its patient, repetitive structures and textural focus, favoring subtle variation and atmosphere over conventional song form.