Today, April 20th, marks a very special day in the history of electronic music, as it has been exactly 25 years since the release of Boards of Canada’s seminal album ‘Music Has the Right to Children’.
Photo Credit: Boards Of Canada – Warp
The Scottish duo, consisting of brothers Michael Sandison and Marcus Eoin, made waves in the electronic music scene with this groundbreaking album, which has since become a cult classic. With its ethereal soundscapes, intricate beats, and hypnotic melodies, ‘Music Has the Right to Children’ has had a profound influence on modern electronic music, inspiring countless artists, and shaping the genre in ways that are still felt today.
Released on April 20, 1998, in the UK by Warp and Skam Records, and in the US by Matador, the album received critical acclaim for its innovative use of sampling and its fusion of analog and digital sounds. Drawing on influences from ambient music, hip-hop, and psychedelia, ‘Music Has the Right to Children’ is a masterful exploration of sound and emotion, taking listeners on a journey through dreamlike landscapes and evoking feelings of nostalgia and introspection.
But what truly sets this album apart is its ability to simultaneously capture the essence of childhood innocence and the darker, more complex emotions that come with growing up. With track titles such as ‘An Eagle in Your Mind’ and ‘Roygbiv’, Boards of Canada invites listeners to tap into their inner child while also confronting the harsh realities of the world around them.
So let us raise a glass to Boards of Canada and the incredible legacy they have left with ‘Music Has the Right to Children’.
Dive inside this imagination-defying world below.
