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Berberian Sound Studio OST

Broadcast · 2013

37 min · 39 tracks · electronic music

An eerie blend of electronic textures and haunting melodies that evoke the unsettling atmosphere of vintage horror films.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Teresa, Lark of Ascension — This track stands out with its ethereal vocals layered over unsettling soundscapes, encapsulating the album's haunting essence. It exemplifies Broadcast's craftsmanship in creating mood through minimalism and abstraction.
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    Mark of the Devil — The unsettling repetition and stark sonic contrasts in this piece create a sense of dread that aligns perfectly with the horror themes of the film. Its brevity packs an emotional punch that embodies the album's overall tension.
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    Our Darkest Sabbath — This closing track offers a more expansive soundscape, merging dissonance with melodic elements to evoke a climactic resolution. It effectively ties together the album’s themes, leaving listeners with a lingering sense of unease.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album's unique blend of electronic textures and unconventional structures creates an unsettling yet engaging atmosphere.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of eerie soundscapes, with many tracks employing layered electronic textures that create a haunting atmosphere.
  • Several tracks utilize unconventional structures, often building tension through gradual layering and sparse instrumentation rather than traditional melodies.
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
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • eerie soundscapes for focus
  • short bursts of haunting atmosphere
  • immersive experience for horror fans
  • late-night listening with tension

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of conventional song structures
  • prefer upbeat or fast-paced music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2013, Berberian Sound Studio OST marked Broadcast's return after a five-year hiatus following the death of co-founder Trish Keenan. This album serves as a unique contribution to the film soundtrack genre, showcasing the band's distinctive style while honoring their legacy in experimental music.
Stylistic neighbors
Stereolab· The United States of America· Air

Tracklist

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

  • 1 A Breeze Through the Burford Spur 0:36
  • 2 The Equestrian Vortex 1:21
  • 3 Beautiful Hair 1:00
  • 4 Malleus Maleficarum 0:45
  • 5 Mark of the Devil 0:40
  • 6 Confession Modulation 0:27
  • 7 Monica’s Fall 0:24
  • 8 Teresa’s Song (Sorrow) 0:58
  • 9 The North Downs Dimension 1:05
  • 10 Collatina Is Coming 1:22
  • 11 Such Tender Things 0:47
  • 12 Teresa, Lark of Ascension 3:37
  • 13 Monica’s Burial (Under the Junipers) 1:00
  • 14 Found Scalded, Found Drowned 0:56
  • 15 Monica (Her Parents Have Been Informed) 0:57
  • 16 The Fifth Claw 1:26
  • 17 Saducismus Triumphatus 0:33
  • 18 The Gallops 1:04
  • 19 They’re Here, They’re Under Us 0:23
  • 20 Collatina, Mark of Damnation 1:37
  • 21 Treatise 1:02
  • 22 A Goblin 0:32
  • 23 The Equestrian Library 0:54
  • 24 The Serpent’s Semen 0:06
  • 25 Burnt at the Stake 1:33
  • 26 All Chiffchaffs 0:31
  • 27 The Curfew After the Massacre 0:30
  • 28 Poultry in Mind 0:24
  • 29 The Sacred Marriage 1:12
  • 30 Valeria’s Burial (Under the Fort) 0:54
  • 31 Edda’s Burial (Under the Clumps) 0:41
  • 32 The Game’s Up 0:37
  • 33 It Must’ve Been the Magpies 0:48
  • 34 The Dormitory Window 0:58
  • 35 Anima di Cristo 0:31
  • 36 His World Is My Shed 0:49
  • 37 Collatina’s Folly 0:47
  • 38 Here Comes the Sabbath, There Goes the Cross 0:32
  • 39 Our Darkest Sabbath 3:08

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