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Beileid

Bohren & der Club of Gore · 2011

35 min · 3 tracks · jazz

A haunting blend of ambient jazz textures and minimalist compositions that evoke a sense of melancholic introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Zombies Never Die (Blues) — The track introduces the album's eerie ambiance with its slow, deliberate pace, setting a tone that resonates throughout the project.
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    Catch My Heart — This lengthy piece exemplifies the band’s capacity for building tension through minimalism, inviting listeners into an immersive sonic world.
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    Beileid — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of loss and mourning, utilizing sparse instrumentation to evoke profound emotions.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
67 /100
Alpine
Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album's minimalist approach and atmospheric sound create a unique listening experience within dark jazz.

What we noticed

  • The album features long, sustained notes and sparse instrumentation, creating a slow, immersive atmosphere.
  • Each track is built around minimal melodic motifs that evolve gradually over time, emphasizing mood over complexity.
  • The use of reverb and echo effects enhances the haunting quality of the sound, contributing to a sense of space and depth.
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
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Zombies Never Die (Blues) 7:31
  • 2 Catch My Heart 13:17
  • 3 Beileid 14:22

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