Top tracks — play these first
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They All Run After the Carving Knife — This opening track showcases the band's distinctive sound with its catchy melody and complex production, setting the tone for the album's exploration of modernity.
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This World of Water — A standout track that combines ethereal synthesizers with poignant lyrics about environmental themes, highlighting the band's forward-thinking approach.
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Luxury — With its infectious chorus and rhythmic complexity, this song encapsulates New Musik's ability to blend artful songwriting with accessible pop sensibilities.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative synth arrangements and thoughtful lyrics, establishing a unique sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong synth melody that sets a consistent electronic tone across the first half.
- Tracks often feature layered vocal harmonies, with melodies that shift between major and minor keys to evoke contrasting emotions.
- Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt tempo changes and extended instrumental sections.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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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Changing Minds
The moment shifts perspective, addressing societal pressures directly while layering harmonies that build tension throughout the song.
This choice to confront societal expectations creates an impactful contrast against the otherwise melodic backdrop, emphasizing the struggle inherent in personal change.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 They All Run After the Carving Knife 5:52
- 2 Areas 4:10
- 3 Churches 4:53
- 4 This World of Water 2:55
- 5 Luxury 3:48
- 6 While You Wait 5:08
- 7 Changing Minds 4:52
- 8 Peace 5:13
- 9 Design 3:44
- 10 Traps 4:03
- 11 Division 4:20
- 12 Back to Room One 4:17
- 13 The Office 4:29
- 14 From the Village 3:31
- 15 Guitars 3:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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