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Animotion

Animotion · 1984

39 min · 9 tracks · new wave

A vibrant blend of synth-driven melodies and catchy hooks, embodying the spirit of 80s new wave and pop.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Obsession — The lead single perfectly encapsulates the album's energy, featuring an infectious chorus and a driving synth line that became emblematic of the era.
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    Let Him Go — This track showcases the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with poignant lyrics, highlighting a more introspective side amidst the upbeat production.
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    Everything’s Leading to You — With its lush arrangements and emotive vocals, this song exemplifies Animotion's knack for creating atmospheric pop that resonates beyond mere dance tracks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

48 /100
Foothills
Higher than 19% of albums we've rated

The album features strong synth melodies and hooks typical of its era, but lacks depth for long-term engagement.

What we noticed

  • Tracks like 'Let Him Go' and 'Everything’s Leading to You' maintain a consistent use of layered synthesizers and rhythmic percussion throughout.
  • The final track, 'Open Door,' slows down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast to the preceding upbeat songs.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Obsession 5:35
  • 2 Let Him Go 4:17
  • 3 Everything’s Leading to You 4:44
  • 4 Turn Around 3:55
  • 5 Fun Fun Fun 3:46
  • 6 Tremble 4:34
  • 7 Holding You 4:43
  • 8 Run to Me 4:15
  • 9 Open Door 4:05

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