Top tracks — play these first
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The Mortality of Doves — This track serves as a powerful opener, encapsulating the album's themes through its expansive structure and haunting melodies that invite deep contemplation.
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Longtime Disturbance on the Miracle Mile — With its concise length, this track contrasts with the longer pieces yet captures the essence of existential unease through intricate arrangements and shifting dynamics.
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Spirit Photography — This composition vividly illustrates the band’s unique approach to soundscapes, weaving together dissonant tones and lyrical themes of memory and perception.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's innovative sound and complex structures mark it as a significant work in avant-garde jazz.
What we noticed
- The album features extended compositions, with several tracks exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- haunting soundscapes for deep reflection
- patient exploration of existential themes
- immersive journeys through introspective spaces
- cascading rhythms that unfold gradually
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek immediate, catchy satisfaction
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Kayo Dot released Coffins on Io in January 2014, they were in a phase of artistic experimentation following their previous album, Hubardo. This release marked a continuation of their exploration into more avant-garde territories, showcasing their evolution since their inception in 2003. The album reflects the band's commitment to pushing boundaries within the progressive rock and jazz genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tortoise· The Mars Volta· Don Caballero
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Mortality of Doves 11:53
- 2 Offramp Cycle, Pattern 22 9:24
- 3 Longtime Disturbance on the Miracle Mile 4:06
- 4 Library Subterranean 8:23
- 5 The Assassination of Adam 5:47
- 6 Spirit Photography 10:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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