Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes
Moor Mother · 2019
34 min · 13 tracks · experimental music
A swirling amalgamation of spoken word, experimental beats, and haunting soundscapes that challenge conventional genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don’t Die — This track stands out for its urgent delivery and raw emotional power, encapsulating themes of survival and resistance that permeate the album.
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LA92 — In just over a minute, this piece delivers a poignant reflection on historical violence and social unrest, making it one of the most impactful tracks on the album.
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Shadowgrams — This track features intricate layering of sounds and rhythms, illustrating Moor Mother's unique ability to blend poetry with experimental instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental nature and unique sound make it stand out, though its cohesion is less consistent.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate field recordings and samples, creating an immersive atmosphere that challenges the listener's perception of sound.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady rhythm while others devolve into chaotic sound collages, reflecting themes of uncertainty.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of sonic exploration
- immersive soundscapes demanding attention
- abstract textures for deep listening
- cathartic moments of dissonance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer conventional song structures
- seek melodic familiarity and comfort
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Moor Mother released Analog Fluids of Sonic Black Holes in 2019, she had established herself as a vital voice in experimental music, following her acclaimed debut album, Fetish Bones, in 2016. This album continued her exploration of socio-political themes through sound, showcasing her evolution as an artist committed to addressing systemic issues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shabazz Palaces· Death Grips· Flying Lotus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Repeater 4:34
- 2 Don’t Die 1:57
- 3 After Images 2:48
- 4 Engineered Uncertainty 1:00
- 5 Master’s Clock 1:19
- 6 Black Flight 2:49
- 7 The Myth Hold Weight 3:58
- 8 Sonic Black Holes 1:07
- 9 LA92 1:36
- 10 Shadowgrams 4:08
- 11 Private Silence 3:28
- 12 Cold Case 1:56
- 13 Passing of Time 4:12
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