Released in 2014 on the Melodic label, Zoetrope is the debut album from King Of The Mountains, the solo project of Phil Kay — songwriter, keyboardist, and producer previously known for his work with Manchester experimentalists Working From A Nuclear City. Where his earlier work embraced sprawling, boundary-pushing ideas, Zoetrope finds Kay channeling a more focused vision: a rich, atmospheric electronic record that feels like a singular sonic world drifting through deep space.
Across its ten tracks, the album weaves together layered synthesizers, self-taught saxophone, found sounds, and glitch-infused textures to create a sound that is both cinematic and dancefloor-aware. Standout moments range from the dreamy space-age progressions of "Zebra Girls" and "Airstrip" to the glitchy, kinetic energy of the title track "Zoetrope," showcasing Kay's ability to balance introspection with forward momentum. This is a thoughtful, carefully crafted electronic record that rewards close listening.
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- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Melodic
- Genre: Electronic
- Release Date: 2014
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TRACKS
A1. Undone
A2. Surrounded
A3. Shinkansen
A4. Stranger Things Have Happened
A5. Zebra Girls
B1. Airstrip
B2. Animal Attractions
B3. Ela
B4. Zoetrope
B5. Gunshot
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