Top tracks — play these first
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Controle — This track opens the album with an expansive build-up, showcasing Jakob's signature blend of tension and release that sets the tone for the entire record.
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The Diffusion of Our Inherent Situation — With its haunting melodies and intricate layering, this track exemplifies how Jakob uses dynamics to explore emotional landscapes without words.
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Jimmy Hoffa — This standout piece combines heavy riffs with ethereal passages, encapsulating the band's ability to balance intensity and reflection within a single composition.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and strong production, making it a notable entry in post-rock.
What we noticed
- The album features long, evolving tracks that often build from quiet, ambient sections into climactic crescendos.
- Guitar melodies are layered with effects, creating a rich tapestry of sound that shifts dynamically throughout each piece.
- Several tracks incorporate rhythmic pulses that serve as a foundation for the melodic elements, enhancing the sense of movement.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Faye
The verses shift from a delicate introspection to an overwhelming crescendo, contrasting vulnerability with a powerful sonic release.
This structural choice emphasizes the emotional journey within the song, as it captures moments of fragility before launching into cathartic intensity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Controle 8:53
- 2 The Diffusion of Our Inherent Situation 6:12
- 3 Semaphore 6:11
- 4 Faye 4:45
- 5 I Was Hidden 5:48
- 6 Jimmy Hoffa 8:17
- 7 Laburnum 7:51
- 8 Skew....aard 9:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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