Ant- Collection of Sounds Vol. 4 - Blue

Legendary producer Ant, best known for his work with Atmosphere, proves once again how irreplaceable he is with Collection of Sounds: Vol. 4. This latest release showcases the lifetime of dedication behind his craft, blending his unparalleled skills with a fresh, expanded vision. With previous volumes in the Collection of Sounds series, Ant has traced his musical evolution, spanning hip-hop, funk, reggae and more, all influenced and inspired by extensive travel dating back to his youth. Vol. 4 deepens this exploration, introducing rock-inspired elements-guitars that wail, gnaw, and groove-while maintaining his signature sound. Despite these genre experiments, Vol. 4 is firmly grounded in hip-hop. The opening track, "Hearing In Dark Colors," sets the tone, evoking long drives up desolate highways in the dead of night. Tracks like "Created With a Heavy Brush" and "Just Another Three A.M." reveal a mastery of diverse soundscapes, while the triumphant "Day After 2010" takes listeners on an unexpected journey. As the album circles back to hip-hop on tracks like "A Pinch Brighter" and "Prelude Revisited," it leaves listeners transformed, further solidifying Ant's status as a visionary artist.

Track List

1. Hearing in Dark Colors
2. Darker Colors
3. All Right Now Listen
4. Prelude Revisited
5. Behind the Sound
6. Day After 2010
7. Just Another Three A.M
8. Aaand
9. Side Eight Synesthesia
10. Created with a Heavy Brush
11. Hearing Situations
12. All Sounds in Place
13. A Pinch Brighter
14. Classical Piano Number Seven
15. 4-Track Beyond Beat / Supreme Shoutout
16. Coloring Shading and Endings