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Released 40 years ago

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Recoil · 1986

33 min · 2 tracks · electronic music

An immersive blend of pulsing electronic beats entwined with haunting, ethereal soundscapes that evoke a sense of introspective exploration.

Top tracks — play these first

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    1 — The track opens with an expansive atmosphere that gradually builds in intensity, showcasing Wilder’s knack for creating a captivating sonic journey through layered textures.
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    2 — Spanning almost twenty minutes, this composition experiments with rhythm and sound dynamics, highlighting Wilder's innovative use of space and silence within electronic music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The EP's immersive soundscapes and lengthy tracks establish a strong identity in electronic music.

What we noticed

  • The two tracks each exceed ten minutes, allowing for extended development of themes and textures.
  • Layered synths create a rich tapestry of sound that evolves gradually over the course of each track.
  • There are no traditional song structures; instead, the music flows continuously, inviting deep listening.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 1 14:27
  • 2 2 18:52

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