Top tracks — play these first
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Playgirl — As one of the standout singles, this track combines seductive vocals with a driving beat, epitomizing the band's playful yet sophisticated style.
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Discotraxx — This track features infectious hooks and an upbeat tempo, effectively capturing the essence of early 2000s dance music while showcasing Ladytron's signature sound.
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Another Breakfast With You — With its dreamy synths and introspective lyrics, this song highlights the band's ability to blend emotional depth with infectious pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong synth-driven compositions with engaging production but lacks some cohesion due to its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving beats, while the second half introduces more atmospheric and slower pieces.
- Several tracks utilize layered synth melodies that create a rich textural soundscape, particularly in 'Another Breakfast With You' and 'CSKA Sofia.'
- The album employs a consistent use of vocal harmonies, often blending male and female vocals to create a distinct sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing throughout
- catchy hooks and melodies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 6, 2001, '604' marked Ladytron's debut album after their initial success with the single 'Playgirl.' At this point in their career, they were establishing themselves as a defining voice in the synth-pop and electronica scene, layering catchy melodies with an experimental approach that would characterize their future work.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mu-Tron 2:58
- 2 Discotraxx 3:50
- 3 Another Breakfast With You 3:03
- 4 CSKA Sofia 2:22
- 5 The Way That I Found You 3:29
- 6 Paco! 3:00
- 7 Commodore Rock 4:47
- 8 Zmeyka 3:14
- 9 Playgirl 3:49
- 10 I'm With the Pilots 2:43
- 11 This Is Our Sound 4:09
- 12 He Took Her to a Movie 3:10
- 13 Laughing Cavalier 1:08
- 14 Ladybird 4:38
- 15 Jet Age 3:10
- 16 Skools Out… 4:08
- 17 USA vs. White Noise (live in Sofia) 4:07
- 18 He Took Her to a Movie (live in Sofia) 5:17
- 19 Commodore Rock (live in Sofia) 4:32
- 20 Playgirl (Snap Ant remix) 6:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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