My Top Five Albums of 2013 (Part 5 of 5)
Jon Hopkins - Immunity
01. We Disappear 02. Open Eye Signal 03. Breathe This Air 04. Collider 05. Abandon Window 06. Form By Firelight 07. Sun Harmonics 08. Immunity
Immunity is an outstanding journey of warm, ambient and unique textures. Classed as electronic, ambient techno and ambient house it's a collision of worlds not unheard of but certainly achieved in a wonderful fashion. This album strays from the path of his older material a little yet he still retains his own character and style. I am a fan of minimalism and its associated sub-genres so this album really catches my attention, the developing and progressive nature of the style intrigues me and often helps me to relax. My two favourite Jon Hopkins songs are "Immunity" and "Light Through the Veins", which is from his 2009 album "Insides".
The extremely ambient, slow-paced sections of this album really just signify what Jon Hopkins is about (and in my opinion, what he does best). The amazing soundscapes just let your mind roam free with peaceful thoughts.
Again, this album is in my top five due to its adventurousness and ability to trigger emotions while developing from one idea to the next. It is an album that you just have to sit down, close your eyes and listen to!
Buy the album here
Robert Booth
















