Tim Hecker - Shards (2025)


Shards is a compelling collection of compositions originally crafted for various film and television soundtracks over the past five years, including works like Infinity Pool, The North Water, Luzifer, and La Tour. Despite their disparate origins, the tracks coalesce into a cohesive auditory journey that traverses Hecker's signature ambient landscapes. The album oscillates between haunting drones, fractured melodies, and cinematic swells, creating an atmosphere that is both unsettling and beautiful. Critics have noted the album's ability to evoke a wide range of emotions, with Pitchfork describing it as "part sci-fi noir, part android tearjerker" . Shards stands as a testament to Hecker's mastery in crafting immersive soundscapes that linger long after the final note fades.





Genre: Ambient
Country: Canada

Final Verdict: 70% (Very Good Album)
Yearly Ranking: 29th / 382

Highlight: Joyride Alternate


Made me think of:
Ben Frost
Oneohtrix Point Never
Fennesz

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