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Angel Milk

Télépopmusik · 2005

68 min · 15 tracks · trip hop

A blend of dreamy soundscapes and rhythmic pulse that encapsulates the essence of early 2000s trip hop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Don’t Look Back — Opening with a captivating blend of ethereal vocals and hypnotic beats, this track sets the tone for the entire album's exploration of introspection and escapism.
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    Love’s Almighty — This track features a rich melodic structure and poignant lyrics that delve into the complexities of love, embodying the emotional depth that characterizes much of the album.
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    Last Train to Wherever — With its evocative imagery and driving rhythm, this song encapsulates a sense of longing and adventure, making it one of the standout moments on the album.
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    Hollywood on My Toothpaste — This track uniquely juxtaposes whimsical lyrics with a catchy beat, reflecting the album's theme of disillusionment wrapped in pop sensibilities.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends lush production with varied tempos, creating an engaging yet cohesive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a steady mid-tempo rhythm, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and textures.
  • The final three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the more upbeat earlier songs.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • gradual builds and payoffs
  • introspective journey exploration
  • atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, Angel Milk is Télépopmusik's third studio album, following their successful debut, Genetic World, which brought them international recognition. At this point, the band was exploring more commercial sounds while retaining their signature atmospheric style, showcasing growth since their previous album.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 Don’t Look Back 3:50
  • 2 Stop Running Away 2:41
  • 3 Anyway 2:39
  • 4 Into Everything 4:24
  • 5 Love’s Almighty 4:48
  • 6 Last Train to Wherever 5:02
  • 7 Brighton Beach 4:23
  • 8 Close 3:18
  • 9 Swamp 2:05
  • 10 Nothing’s Burning 3:52
  • 11 Ambushed 1:34
  • 12 Hollywood on My Toothpaste 5:28
  • 13 Tuesday 1:28
  • 14 Another Day 5:35
  • 15 15 Minutes 17:34

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