Algiers
Algiers band · 2015
41 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of industrial textures and soulful vocals creates a haunting soundscape that reflects both struggle and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blood — This track stands out for its powerful fusion of gospel-inspired vocals and relentless industrial beats, embodying the album's themes of struggle and resistance.
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Claudius — With a hypnotic groove and intense lyrical content, this song encapsulates Algiers' ability to fuse genres while addressing systemic issues.
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Games — The blending of haunting melodies with urgent political commentary makes this track a compelling reflection of modern societal anxieties.
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In Parallax — The closing track's expansive sound and introspective lyrics provide a fitting conclusion to the album’s exploration of identity and conflict.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of industrial textures and soulful elements creates a distinctive sound that rewards multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow build in 'Remains', layering industrial sounds beneath soulful vocals, setting a tone of tension.
- Tracks like 'Blood' and 'Irony. Utility. Pretext.' feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, alternating between quiet introspection and explosive choruses.
- The final track, 'In Parallax', concludes with an extended instrumental outro that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved tension.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Blood
The chorus shifts into an urgent plea for recognition amidst chaos, layering vocal harmonies that evoke a sense of collective yearning.
The transition into the chorus emphasizes a communal call to action, contrasting personal anguish with broader social implications.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Remains 3:05
- 2 Claudette 3:31
- 3 And When You Fall 3:41
- 4 Blood 5:38
- 5 Old Girl 4:24
- 6 Irony. Utility. Pretext. 4:30
- 7 But She Was Not Flying 3:58
- 8 Black Eunuch 3:39
- 9 Games 3:49
- 10 In Parallax 5:41
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