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QE2
Rock · 1980 · 4 tracks

QE2

Mike Oldfield

A maritime-themed blend of Celtic folk and early 80s synth-rock. Shimmering guitars meet primitive drum machines and ethereal, wordless vocals.

October 31, 1980 · Foot Print

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A curious and adventurous blend of mechanical precision and organic warmth.

Tracklist · 4 Tracks
03
Conflict
2:53
06
Mirage
4:41
08
Celt
3:06
09
Molly
1:16
Moments Worth Listening For
The transition in 'Conflict' where the aggressive, staccato guitar lines suddenly give way to a pastoral, flute-led reprieve.
Maggie Reilly's voice entering on 'Celt', using phonetic sounds as a pure melodic instrument over the rolling synth bass.
The way the title track 'QE2' builds from a mechanical, rhythmic pulse into a grand, brassy nautical anthem.
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How does QE2 sound next to the rest of Mike Oldfield's catalogue?

Surreal Abstract+2.9σ

The writing leans far further into surreal abstract than the rest of the catalogue.

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