Otto Taimela
Uncommon & Fragile (LP)
FormatLPLabelSWIMSGenreElectronic
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Following the widespread acclaim of his 2024 debut album "Inner Beauty", Finnish artist Otto Taimela is back with his highly anticipated second release on London-based ambient free divers collective SWIMS. "Uncommon & Fragile" showcases Otto’s continued evolution as an innovator in immersive soundscapes.
Departing from the meadowed, ivory-centric introspections that defined his previous work, "Uncommon & Fragile" ventures boldly into new sonic territory. The album integrates advanced binaural sound design techniques, trance-like pointillism, and groundswells of angular percussion to create a textured and multidimensional auditory experience. It’s less a club record and more designed as a soothing remedy for post-rave tinnitus during the ride home, making it an ideal listen for both night owls and ambient music aficionados alike.
Otto’s meticulous layering and intricate production evoke a delicate balance of vulnerability and strength—qualities reflected in the album’s title. Employing a refined palette of sounds, the music explores themes of fragility, resilience, and uncommon beauty in modern life.
Release notes
Limited to 150 copies.
| A1 | Think Of Me | 3:35 | |
| A2 | Life With Birds | 2:47 | |
| A3 | Unintentional Healing Loop | 3:46 | |
| A4 | New Place | 5:13 | |
| A5 | A Star That Shines Just Like Every Other Star | 4:04 | |
| A6 | Between The Secret | 1:06 | |
| B1 | Flow State | 3:27 | |
| B2 | What Happens Next | 4:08 | |
| B3 | Escape Plan | 1:16 | |
| B4 | Anthem 3 | 3:26 | |
| B5 | Not Afraid Anymore | 2:37 | |
| B6 | Voice Memo / Knowing When You End | 5:40 |
- Esquive Studio
- Artwork By, Art Direction
- Giuseppe Ielasi
- Mastered By [Mastered for vinyl by]
- Otto Taimela
- Producer
