Built on Glass
Chet Faker · 2014
51 min · 12 tracks · soul
A fusion of soulful vocals, electronic beats, and introspective lyrics that seamlessly blend warmth with melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gold — This track exemplifies Faker's ability to merge catchy melodies with deep emotional resonance, making it a standout anthem for both personal reflection and dance floors alike.
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Talk Is Cheap — With its infectious hook and rhythmic groove, this song represents the album’s commercial appeal while showcasing Faker’s smooth vocal delivery and lyrical wit.
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Melt — The haunting instrumentation and vulnerable lyrics create an atmospheric experience that captures the essence of vulnerability and emotional depth found throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends electronic and soul elements effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of electronic beats paired with soulful vocal melodies across nearly all tracks, creating a cohesive sound.
- Several tracks, such as 'Talk Is Cheap' and 'Gold', utilize repetitive hooks that build gradually, enhancing their emotional impact.
- The running time includes interludes like '/' that serve to break up the flow and add texture without traditional song structure.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- introspective moments of solitude
- sultry late-night listening
- emotional depth in melodies
- cathartic release through sound
Maybe skip if you
- need for upbeat tempos
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2014, 'Built on Glass' was Chet Faker's debut studio album following his successful EP 'Thinking in Textures' from 2013. This album marked a significant step in his career, showcasing his unique blend of soul and electronic music and establishing him as a prominent figure in the Australian music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Blake· Tom Misch· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Release Your Problems 3:12
- 2 Talk Is Cheap 3:38
- 3 No Advice (airport version) 1:44
- 4 Melt 4:10
- 5 Gold 4:45
- 6 To Me 5:14
- 7 / 0:18
- 8 Blush 4:47
- 9 1998 6:07
- 10 Cigarettes & Loneliness 7:49
- 11 Lesson in Patience 5:45
- 12 Dead Body 3:54
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