Angels & Devils
Kevin Martin · 2014
47 min · 12 tracks · dub music
A collision of aggressive beats and haunting melodies, merging dub influences with raw emotional expressions.
Top tracks — play these first
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Ascension — The track blends ethereal soundscapes with pulsating rhythms, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of conflict between light and darkness.
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Save Me — This song showcases Martin's lyrical vulnerability, addressing themes of desperation and yearning amidst a backdrop of heavy bass and intricate production.
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Fuck You — With its provocative title and bold content, this track stands out as a visceral commentary on societal frustrations, delivered through an intense sonic palette.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends aggressive beats with haunting melodies, showcasing strong composition and craft within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build tension with heavy bass and rhythmic complexity, while the second half introduces more melodic elements.
- The use of vocal samples is minimal, allowing the instrumental layers to dominate and create an immersive atmosphere.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- visceral bass-heavy soundscapes
- dark atmospheres for introspection
- pacing that encourages full engagement
- emotionally charged vocal samples
- late-night deep listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, feel-good tracks
- prefering light, airy sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- At the time of the album's release in 2014, Kevin Martin was navigating a period of artistic exploration following his previous work under The Bug. 'Angels & Devils' represents a continuation of his innovative approach to sound, building on the critical acclaim he received for earlier albums while pushing further into diverse musical landscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Tubby· Digital Mystikz· Burial
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Save Me
The writing shifts from introspective pleas to an urgent cry for connection without ever naming the specific person being addressed.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Void 3:48
- 2 Fall 2:55
- 3 Ascension 3:48
- 4 Mi Lost 3:15
- 5 Pandi 4:57
- 6 Save Me 5:32
- 7 The One 4:32
- 8 Function 5:25
- 9 Fuck a Bitch 3:04
- 10 Fat Mac 3:17
- 11 Fuck You 3:51
- 12 Dirty 2:54
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