Worlds (Porter Robinson album)
2014 studio album by Porter Robinson / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Worlds is the debut studio album by the American electronic music producer Porter Robinson, released on August 12, 2014, by Astralwerks. Initially known for his heavier bass-centric production, Robinson became increasingly dissatisfied with the electronic dance music (EDM) genre, realizing it limited his artistic expression. In 2012, Robinson released his first song with a greater emphasis on melody, "Language". Thereafter, he wanted to prioritize "beauty" and "emotion" in his music.[1][2] He was inspired by elements from video games, anime, and movies, as well as nostalgia, including sounds from 1990s video games.
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Released | August 12, 2014 | |||
Genre | Electropop | |||
Length | 57:49 | |||
Label | Astralwerks | |||
Producer | Porter Robinson | |||
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Described as electropop, Robinson's main inspirations for Worlds were Daft Punk's Discovery (2001) and Kanye West's Graduation (2007), with critics noting similarities to the sounds of M83 and Passion Pit. In late 2013, a bidding war ensued to determine the label which was to release the record. The album was promoted with four singles: "Sea of Voices", "Sad Machine", "Lionhearted", and "Flicker", and promoted with a tour. Worlds was well-received by critics, and was retrospectively noted for its impact on the EDM scene. Following the album's positive reception, Robinson felt under pressure to write an appropriate follow-up work. As a result, he experienced a period of writer's block and depression, leading to the seven-year wait for his next studio album, Nurture (2021).