Chez Viking
The Mercury Program · 2009
31 min · 7 tracks · post-rock
A lush tapestry of intricate guitar melodies and rhythmic interplay, evoking both nostalgia and introspection within the post-rock landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Chez Viking — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its sweeping melodies and dynamic shifts, setting a contemplative tone that resonates throughout.
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Backseat Blackout — This track showcases a driving rhythm paired with intricate guitar work, embodying the band's ability to create tension and release within a single composition.
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Fluorescent Laces — With its layered instrumentation and ethereal atmosphere, this song illustrates the band's talent for crafting immersive soundscapes that invite deep listening.
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 solid entry in the post-rock genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered guitar melodies that intertwine throughout each track, creating a rich sonic texture.
- Each track maintains a moderate tempo, with dynamic shifts that build tension and release, particularly in the transitions between sections.
- The final track fades out gradually, leaving an ambient echo that contrasts with the more structured pieces earlier in the album.
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Chez Viking 4:47
- 2 Arrived/Departed 4:45
- 3 Backseat Blackout 4:20
- 4 Katos 6:23
- 5 Stand & Sing 2:33
- 6 Church of Cause and Effect 4:20
- 7 Fluorescent Laces 4:42
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