Cerulean
Will Wiesenfeld · 2010
43 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
Ethereal electronic textures intertwine with intimate vocals, creating a dreamlike soundscape that invites introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lovely Bloodflow — This track embodies the album's blend of intricate production and heartfelt lyricism, showcasing Wiesenfeld's ability to evoke powerful emotions through his sound.
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Apologetic Shoulder Blades — Opening the album, this track sets the tone with its delicate melodies and introspective lyrics, effectively introducing listeners to Wiesenfeld's unique sonic world.
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You're My Excuse to Travel — This song highlights the lush instrumentation and dynamic arrangements that characterize Cerulean while conveying themes of longing and connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalCerulean combines ethereal textures and subtle rhythms, establishing a unique sound within the electronic genre.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate layering of electronic textures, with ambient soundscapes that evolve gradually over its tracks.
- The use of vocal samples is minimal and often treated as another layer in the mix rather than as lead elements.
- 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
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- intimate vocals for quiet moments
- dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
- warmth for rainy days
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Cerulean was Baths' debut album, marking Will Wiesenfeld's emergence as a significant voice in the electronic music scene. At this point, he had already gained attention through his EPs and online presence, but this album solidified his artistic identity and showcased his innovative approach to ambient and electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Balmorhea· Max Richter· Ólafur Arnalds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Apologetic Shoulder Blades 2:29
- 2 Lovely Bloodflow 3:35
- 3 Maximalist 3:19
- 4 ♥ 3:17
- 5 Aminals 3:18
- 6 Rafting Starlit Everglades 3:52
- 7 Hall 3:31
- 8 You're My Excuse to Travel 3:34
- 9 Rain Smell 4:23
- 10 Indoorsy 2:44
- 11 Plea 4:15
- 12 Departure 4:48
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