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Beak

Beak> · 2009

44 min · 12 tracks · Krautrock

A hypnotic blend of repetitive grooves and ethereal soundscapes that immerses the listener in a trance-like state.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Yr Bitch Ass Job — Opening with driving rhythms and layered textures, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of repetitive motifs and hypnotic beats.
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    Metro to Norwood — This track showcases an intriguing interplay between rhythm and ambience, creating a sense of urban movement that reflects the title's imagery.
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    A Movie About Me and You — With its contemplative lyrics and expansive instrumentation, this track encapsulates the emotional depth present throughout the album while maintaining its experimental edge.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's repetitive grooves and seamless transitions create an immersive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of repetitive rhythmic patterns that create a hypnotic effect throughout its duration.
  • Tracks often blend seamlessly into one another, with minimal pauses, enhancing the immersive experience.
  • Several tracks utilize layered textures and ambient soundscapes, which contribute to a trance-like atmosphere.
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
8/10

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 Yr Bitch Ass Job 4:22
  • 2 Give It Up 3:11
  • 3 Like a Walk 3:13
  • 4 Metro to Norwood 3:32
  • 5 Liner Notes 5:08
  • 6 Available 3:08
  • 7 Hit Parade 3:33
  • 8 Positively Jackson 4:40
  • 9 Fairest of the Mall 2:33
  • 10 Preoccupied 2:31
  • 11 A Movie About Me and You 4:06
  • 12 So Slow (To a Cigarette) 4:49

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