Eno • Hyde ‎– High Life

Label: Warp Records – WARPLP255
Format: 2 x Vinyl, LP, Album
Country: UK
Released: Aug 25, 2014
Genre: Electronic
Style: Synth-pop
Condition: Near Mint

High Life is the second collaborative album by Brian Eno and Karl Hyde of Underworld, released on June 30, 2014, via Warp Records. Arriving just two months after their debut collaboration, Someday World, this album was recorded in a mere five days, capturing a spontaneous and experimental energy that distinguishes it from its predecessor.

High Life draws inspiration from a fusion of musical styles, notably the rhythmic patterns of West African highlife and the minimalist compositions of Steve Reich—a blend Eno has termed "Reickuti." The album features extended tracks built on looping guitar riffs, layered vocals, and ambient textures, creating a sound that is both hypnotic and dynamic. The opening track, "Return," exemplifies this approach with its nine-minute exploration of drone-guitar harmonies and layered melodies .

1. Return
2. DBF
3. Time to Waste It
4. Lilac
5. Moulded Life
6. Cells & Bells
7. Slow Down, Sit Down & Breathe
8. On a Grey Day