Top tracks — play these first
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Line of Sight — Combining sweeping melodies with infectious hooks, this track showcases Odesza's mastery of blending electronic elements with pop sensibilities, making it a standout anthem from the album.
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Higher Ground — Featuring powerful vocals and an uplifting chorus, this track exemplifies the album's theme of transcendence and connection, making it a fan favorite during live performances.
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Falls — This track encapsulates the album's emotional depth through its atmospheric production and poignant lyrics, offering a reflective moment that resonates deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines rich production with emotional depth, though its length and variety lead to some unevenness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets an atmospheric tone before transitioning into more rhythmically driven tracks.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that blend seamlessly with the electronic instrumentation, enhancing the ethereal quality of the sound.
- The pacing varies throughout, with tracks like 'Line of Sight' and 'Falls' building intensity before dropping to more subdued moments, creating dynamic contrasts.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- steady, consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 8, 2017, A Moment Apart marked Odesza's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with In Return in 2014. The duo, consisting of Clayton Knight and Harrison Mills, continued to expand their signature sound, blending cinematic elements with electronic music while gaining a larger audience through festival performances and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flume· Tycho· Rüfüs Du Sol
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Just a Memory
The bridge shifts into a contemplative reflection on past experiences as layered harmonies build intensity before dropping into a minimalist beat.
This structural choice creates a sense of nostalgia that contrasts sharply with the energetic verses, emphasizing the theme of memory throughout the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:03
- 2 A Moment Apart 3:54
- 3 Higher Ground 3:35
- 4 Boy 3:03
- 5 Line of Sight 3:56
- 6 Late Night 3:48
- 7 Across the Room 4:43
- 8 Meridian 3:55
- 9 Everything at Your Feet 3:28
- 10 Just a Memory 3:56
- 11 Divide 4:01
- 12 Thin Floors and Tall Ceilings 2:58
- 13 La ciudad 4:31
- 14 Falls 3:52
- 15 Show Me 3:38
- 16 Corners of the Earth 5:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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