Released 10 years ago
Ash Crow
Susumu Hirasawa · 2016
57 min · 13 tracks · post-punk
A haunting blend of post-punk and techno, layered with ethereal vocals and intricate soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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BERSERK-Forces 2016 — This track revitalizes iconic themes from the 'Berserk' series, seamlessly merging nostalgia with contemporary electronic elements, making it a significant piece in Hirasawa's discography.
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Ash Crow — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of transformation and introspection through its layered instrumentation and haunting melodies.
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INDRA 2016 — With its driving rhythm and complex arrangement, this track showcases Hirasawa’s ability to blend techno with emotional depth, reflecting a mature evolution in his sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends post-punk and techno effectively but includes some less impactful tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build tension with layered synths and driving beats, while the second half shifts to more ambient soundscapes.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal harmonies that weave in and out of the instrumental sections, creating a dreamlike quality.
- The album includes multiple versions of tracks, such as karaoke versions, which suggest an emphasis on vocal performance and arrangement.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- steady pacing with emotional peaks
- haunting soundscapes for deep focus
- immersive experience for quiet nights
- cinematic flow for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone singles over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Ash Crow' was released in 2016, Susumu Hirasawa had established himself as a pioneering figure in Japanese electronic music, following his earlier works that included soundtrack contributions to anime like 'Berserk'. This album marked a continuation of his artistic exploration in blending genres, showcasing his ability to innovate while remaining rooted in his distinctive style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Yoko Kanno· Kraftwerk· Tangerine Dream
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 灰よ 4:16
- 2 BERSERK-Forces 2016 4:18
- 3 Aria 4:43
- 4 FORCES II 3:54
- 5 ZODDO II 3:13
- 6 冠毛種子の大群 (Large Chamber ver.) 4:34
- 7 INDRA 2016 5:04
- 8 Ash Crow 5:25
- 9 Sign 4:13
- 10 Sign-3 3:48
- 11 Aria (カラオケ) 4:43
- 12 灰よ (カラオケ) 4:15
- 13 Ash Crow (カラオケ) 5:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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