Platinum

by Mike Oldfield

Platinum cover art

Signaling a notable shift towards more concise, accessible structures, the English multi-instrumentalist divided this release into a side-long suite and a collection of shorter, varied pieces. The inclusion of vocals, electronic rhythms, and a notable Philip Glass cover showcased his willingness to experiment outside his established symphonic framework. The album highlights his transitional phase between sweeping instrumental epics and the pop-oriented stylings of his 1980s work.

Genres

  • Progressive Rock

Tracklist

  1. Part One - Airborn
  2. Part Two - Platinum
  3. Part Three - Charleston
  4. Part Four - North Star / Platinum Finale
  5. Woodhenge
  6. Into Wonderland
  7. Punkadiddle
  8. I Got Rhythm
  9. Platinum - Live Studio Session - Bonus Track
  10. North Star - 2012 Remix - Bonus Track
  11. Blue Peter - Bonus Track