{"product_id":"mike-oldfield-five-miles-out","title":"Mike Oldfield – Five Miles Out","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"96\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"62\" data-end=\"96\"\u003eMike Oldfield – Five Miles Out\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"558\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"114\"\u003eFive Miles Out\u003c\/em\u003e is a captivating and ambitious album from \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMike Oldfield\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, showcasing the multi-instrumentalist's unique ability to blend progressive rock, folk influences, world music, and atmospheric soundscapes into a richly textured musical journey. Released in 1982, the album arrived during a period of creative evolution for Oldfield, balancing his expansive instrumental compositions with more accessible song-based material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"560\" data-end=\"928\"\u003eThe centrepiece of the album is the epic \u003cem data-start=\"601\" data-end=\"612\"\u003eTaurus II\u003c\/em\u003e, an ambitious side-long suite that recalls the spirit of Oldfield's earlier masterpieces while incorporating contemporary production techniques and diverse musical influences. Featuring intricate arrangements, shifting moods, and virtuosic performances, it remains one of the standout compositions in his catalogue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"1399\"\u003eThe second side presents a varied collection of songs and instrumentals, including the hit single \u003cem data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1040\"\u003eFamily Man\u003c\/em\u003e, later covered successfully by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHall \u0026amp; Oates\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, alongside the atmospheric \u003cem data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eOrabidoo\u003c\/em\u003e, the evocative instrumental \u003cem data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1193\"\u003eMount Teide\u003c\/em\u003e, and the dramatic title track \u003cem data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eFive Miles Out\u003c\/em\u003e. Inspired in part by a real-life near-fatal flying experience, the title song combines powerful vocals, dynamic instrumentation, and adventurous storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1401\" data-end=\"1727\"\u003eA favourite among fans of progressive rock and Oldfield's extensive body of work, \u003cem data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1499\"\u003eFive Miles Out\u003c\/em\u003e bridges the gap between the sprawling instrumental explorations of his early career and the more accessible songwriting that would follow. It remains an essential addition to any collection of progressive and art rock classics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1729\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1755\"\u003eSide A\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"oycl1o\" data-start=\"1756\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eTaurus II – 24:49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1780\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003eSide B\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"c7vqtx\" data-start=\"1791\" data-end=\"1813\"\u003eFamily Man – 3:45\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"y19jxe\" data-start=\"1814\" data-end=\"1835\"\u003eOrabidoo – 13:03\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hcz5bk\" data-start=\"1836\" data-end=\"1859\"\u003eMount Teide – 4:10\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"m4qqjs\" data-start=\"1860\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003eFive Miles Out – 4:17\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/9hRkyIszav8?si=lremQD3w58pDgRMC\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Virgin Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54455395713366,"sku":"V2222","price":6.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9e846fb7-f86f-4759-899c-0b7caf4512f2.jpg?v=1783421503","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/mike-oldfield-five-miles-out","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}