Bromst
Dan Deacon · 2009
64 min · 11 tracks · electronic music
A kaleidoscopic blend of frenetic electronic beats and playful melodies, creating an immersive sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Build Voice — This track opens the album with a dynamic interplay of layered vocals and intricate rhythms, setting the stage for the vibrant auditory experience that follows.
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Paddling Ghost — The track features a hypnotic progression that showcases Deacon's talent for crafting catchy hooks intertwined with complex electronic arrangements.
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Get Older — As a reflective piece, this track combines emotional depth with energetic instrumentation, encapsulating the balance between introspection and exuberance present throughout Bromst.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalBromst showcases innovative sound design and structure, making it a standout in the electronic genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of electronic textures, with layers of synths and samples that create a dense soundscape.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from frenetic beats to more subdued sections within the same piece.
- The use of unconventional song structures is prevalent, with many tracks lacking traditional verse-chorus forms and instead exploring thematic variations.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes for exploration
- playful energy for group settings
- immersive beats for focused listening
- dynamic shifts that surprise
- joyful rhythms for uplifting moods
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward song structures
- prefer calm and serene backgrounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Dan Deacon's third studio album, Bromst followed his breakthrough record, Spiderman of the Rings. At this point in his career, Deacon was solidifying his status within the indie electronic scene, showcasing his unique ability to blend complex compositions with accessible pop sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Four Tet· Tycho
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Build Voice 5:28
- 2 Red F 4:38
- 3 Paddling Ghost 4:05
- 4 Snookered 8:04
- 5 Of the Mountains 7:16
- 6 Surprise Stefani 7:46
- 7 Wet Wings 2:53
- 8 Woof Woof 4:44
- 9 Slow With Horns / Run for Your Life 6:35
- 10 Baltihorse 6:21
- 11 Get Older 6:30
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