What makes Capacities by Up Dharma Down notable?

This album marked a pivotal moment in the band's career, receiving critical acclaim and solidifying their status within the post-rock genre. It also contributed to the rise of independent music in the Philippines, showcasing a fusion of local sounds and modern rock elements that influenced subsequent artists. Capacities was the third studio album from Up Dharma Down, released in 2012 after their acclaimed album, Capacities. At this point, the band had established a unique sound that blended genres, positioning them as a significant force in the Philippine music scene.

How many songs are on Capacities?

Capacities has 9 tracks, running approximately 41 minutes.

Capacities

Up Dharma Down · 2012

41 min · 9 tracks · post-rock

A lush blend of intricate melodies and introspective lyrics, intertwining post-rock with soulful Filipino influences.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Tadhana — Tadhana stands out for its heartfelt exploration of fate and longing, encapsulating the emotional depth that defines the album's narrative arc.
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Luna — With its haunting melody and poetic lyrics, Luna captures the ethereal quality of the band's sound while addressing themes of solitude.
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Indak — Indak showcases a dynamic interplay of vocals and instrumentation, representing the band's signature style that blends rhythm with reflective lyricism.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate melodies and dynamic shifts, solidifying its unique sound within post-rock.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered instrumentation, with guitars and keyboards weaving intricate melodies throughout each track.
Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, moving from quiet, introspective passages to climactic, full-band crescendos.
The final track includes a guest vocal feature that contrasts with the predominantly instrumental nature of the preceding songs.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Turn It Well 6:13
2 Luna 3:50
3 Parks 5:25
4 Indak 4:00
6 Thinker 4:07
7 Kulang 3:59
8 Tadhana 3:48
9 Night Drops 5:25
10 Feelings (Featuring Paul Buchanan) 4:56

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