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Motion Picture

by Yello

Released: December 14, 1999

Electronica

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The Album

"Motion Picture" is the tenth studio album by Swiss electronic duo Yello, released on December 14, 1999, via Mercury Records. The album features the duo's signature blend of electronic music, incorporating elements of pop, experimental, and ambient sounds. It reflects Yello's continued evolution in the electronic music scene, combining their innovative production style with a more cinematic and atmospheric approach, which is hinted at by the album's title.

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Reception

Motion Picture performed moderately well on the charts, peaking at number 13 in Switzerland, number 21 in Norway, and number 23 in Germany.

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"Motion Picture" is the tenth studio album by Swiss electronic duo Yello, released on December 14, 1999, via Mercury Records. The album features the duo's signature blend of electronic music, incorporating elements of pop, experimental, and ambient sounds. Motion Picture performed moderately well on the charts, peaking at number 13 in Switzerland, number 21 in Norway, and number 23 in Germany. It reflects Yello's continued evolution in the electronic music scene, combining their innovative production style with a more cinematic and atmospheric approach, which is hinted at by the album's title.