BLUE
iamamiwhoami · 2014
51 min · 10 tracks · electronic music
A shimmering blend of ethereal synths and haunting vocals creating a dreamlike exploration of introspection and emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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fountain — Opening the album, this track sets a serene tone with its minimalistic arrangement, allowing the listener to enter the immersive world created by iamamiwhoami.
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blue blue — This title track encapsulates the album's central themes of longing and reflection, featuring a captivating melody that lingers long after it ends.
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hunting for pearls — With its driving beat and layered harmonies, this song showcases the duo's ability to blend pop sensibilities with experimental sound design effectively.
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the last dancer — This track stands out for its emotional weight, combining poignant lyrics with a haunting vocal performance that echoes throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's lush production and seamless transitions create an immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a consistent atmosphere with layered synths and minimal percussion, creating a sense of continuity.
- The album features several interludes that transition smoothly between tracks, maintaining the ethereal quality throughout.
- Vocals are often treated with effects, blending into the instrumentation rather than standing out as traditional lead lines.
- 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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8/10
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
- dreamlike introspection during solitude
- ethereal soundscapes for reflection
- gentle pacing for deep thought
- immersive listening for emotional release
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'BLUE' was released in November 2014, iamamiwhoami had already established themselves as an innovative force in electronic music with their previous project, 'Bounty' (2012). This album marked a continuation of their artistic vision, expanding on the atmospheric soundscapes that characterized their earlier work while incorporating more personal themes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 fountain 6:00
- 2 hunting for pearls 5:16
- 3 vista 5:04
- 4 tap your glass 5:14
- 5 blue blue 5:27
- 6 thin 5:33
- 7 chasing kites 5:11
- 8 ripple 3:35
- 9 the last dancer 4:48
- 10 shadowshow 5:24
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