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Black Oni

Guapo · 2005

44 min · 5 tracks · art rock

A labyrinthine exploration of sound, merging intricate rhythms with layers of atmospheric textures that challenge traditional rock boundaries.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I — The opening track sets the tone with an impressive blend of rhythmic complexity and atmospheric build-up, drawing listeners into the album's immersive world.
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    II — This lengthy composition showcases Guapo's ability to create tension and release, intricately layering sounds that evolve over its extended duration.
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    III — Here, Guapo experiments with dynamics and tempo shifts, creating a sonic landscape that feels both chaotic and meticulously crafted, exemplifying their artistic vision.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 80% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate compositions and seamless flow showcase its ambitious nature within the art rock genre.

What we noticed

  • Each of the five tracks is structured around a central theme, with variations in instrumentation and dynamics that evolve throughout.
  • There are no traditional song structures; instead, the music flows continuously, with transitions that blur the lines between tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

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 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 I 3:33
  • 2 II 11:54
  • 3 III 10:20
  • 4 IV 5:44
  • 5 V 12:59

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