What makes Clear by Cybotron notable?

Clear is considered a landmark release in the electro genre, influencing countless artists and movements in electronic music. The title track 'Clear' achieved significant recognition, often cited for its innovative production and contribution to the development of techno and dance music. Released in 1990, Clear marked Cybotron's second album following their influential debut, which established them as key figures in the Detroit electro scene. At this juncture, the duo was refining their sound, pushing boundaries in electronic music and solidifying their reputation within the genre.

How many songs are on Clear?

Clear has 9 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.

Clear

Cybotron · 1990

43 min · 9 tracks · electro

A pioneering fusion of electro beats and sci-fi themes, creating a textured sonic landscape that foreshadows future electronic music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Clear — The title track features hypnotic rhythms and a futuristic vocal delivery that encapsulates the essence of the album and its impact on electronic music.
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Cosmic Cars — This track combines catchy melodies with pulsating beats, showcasing Cybotron's ability to merge danceability with innovative sounds that define the electro genre.
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Alleys of Your Mind — With its eerie synth lines and atmospheric depth, this song exemplifies the thematic exploration of technology and human experience that pervades the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

Clear showcases innovative production and thematic depth, marking it as a significant work in electro music.

What we noticed

The album opens with the title track, which features a repetitive synth line layered with intricate beats that set a futuristic tone.
Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, creating a narrative quality that enhances the sci-fi themes.
The use of varying tempos across tracks, such as the slower 'Industrial Lies' followed by the upbeat 'Cosmic Cars', creates dynamic shifts in energy.
The final track, 'El Salvador', concludes with an extended ambient outro that contrasts sharply with the preceding rhythmic intensity.

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 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Clear 4:54
2 R-9 5:15
3 Cosmic Cars 4:28
4 Enter 5:38
5 Alleys of Your Mind 3:32
6 Industrial Lies 6:14
7 The Line 5:01
8 Cosmic Raindance 4:00
9 El Salvador 4:47

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