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The Noise Made by People

by Broadcast

Released: March 20, 2000

Psychedelic pop, experimental pop, electronic, dream pop, avant-pop

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Why This Album Matters

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The Album

"The Noise Made by People" is the debut studio album released by the British indie electronic band Broadcast. The album was first released on 20 March 2000 by Warp. A mix of electronic sounds blended with 1960's pop style gives the album a unique and inimitable resonance.

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Broadcast had already garnered attention with their earlier…

Broadcast had already garnered attention with their earlier EPs and singles, including "Work and Non-Work", which led to anticipations for this album.

The band consisted of Trish Keenan, Roj Stevens…

The band consisted of Trish Keenan, Roj Stevens, Tim Felton, and James Cargill at the time of the album's release.

Consequently, "The Noise Made By People" is a…

Consequently, "The Noise Made By People" is a blend of multiple music styles - from sleek synthetic textures, ambient pop, vintage psychedelia to shadowy, cinematic soundscapes which give the album its unique character.

The album took nearly three years to complete…

The album took nearly three years to complete due to the band's attention to detail and quest for perfection.

"The Noise Made By People" became a definitive…

"The Noise Made By People" became a definitive album in the band's career, establishing Broadcast's signature sound style of marrying moody atmosphere with melodic beauty.

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Reception

Upon release, the album was critically acclaimed and continued to earn appreciation in the years that followed.

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The Complete Album Story

Broadcast had already garnered attention with their earlier EPs and singles, including "Work and Non-Work", which led to anticipations for this album. The band consisted of Trish Keenan, Roj Stevens, Tim Felton, and James Cargill at the time of the album's release.

The album took nearly three years to complete due to the band's attention to detail and quest for perfection. Consequently, "The Noise Made By People" is a blend of multiple music styles - from sleek synthetic textures, ambient pop, vintage psychedelia to shadowy, cinematic soundscapes which give the album its unique character.

Upon release, the album was critically acclaimed and continued to earn appreciation in the years that followed. "The Noise Made By People" became a definitive album in the band's career, establishing Broadcast's signature sound style of marrying moody atmosphere with melodic beauty.