The Proximity Effect is the second studio album by Laki Mera and their first release from the Just Music label.

Released in May 2011, the album was well-received, being described in The Sunday Times as "a dense folktronic architecture with an intricacy and subtlety that recalls the Blue Nile, Cocteau Twins and Portishead.

"[1] The single, "Fool", from the album was named The Daily Record's single of the week.

[3] All tracks are written by Laki Mera