Released 10 years ago
Channel The Spirits
The Comet Is Coming · 2016
41 min · 12 tracks · electronic rock
A cosmic fusion of electronic grooves and jazz-inflected improvisation takes listeners on an interstellar journey through sound.
Top tracks — play these first
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Space Carnival — This track stands out with its infectious rhythms and vibrant soundscapes, embodying the album's playful yet profound exploration of cosmic themes.
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New Age — Its expansive sonic palette combines driving beats with ethereal melodies, illustrating the band's ability to merge genres while creating a transcendent listening experience.
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Channel the Spirits — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, blending intense energy and improvisational elements that invite listeners into an immersive auditory realm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's seamless transitions and innovative blend of genres create a compelling auditory journey.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize extended improvisation sections, allowing for spontaneous musical exploration.
- 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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9/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- interstellar journey through sound
- brief bursts of cosmic energy
- immersive headphone detail exploration
- playful improvisation and spontaneity
Maybe skip if you
- seeking traditional song structures
- prefer straightforward melodic lines
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 2016, Channel The Spirits is The Comet Is Coming's debut album, marking their arrival in the UK music scene. This project showcased their unique blend of electronic rock and jazz, establishing them as innovators in the contemporary music landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Shabaka Hutchings· GoGo Penguin· Snarky Puppy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Prophecy 1:48
- 2 Space Carnival 3:35
- 3 Journey Through the Asteroid Belt 5:33
- 4 Nano 1:16
- 5 New Age 5:27
- 6 Slam Dunk in a Black Hole 2:25
- 7 Cosmic Dust 3:26
- 8 Star Furnace 5:35
- 9 Channel the Spirits 4:04
- 10 Deep Within the Engine Deck 1:23
- 11 Lightyears 4:46
- 12 End of Earth 2:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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