Cold Spring Fault Less Youth
Mount Kimbie · 2013
42 min · 11 tracks · electronic music
An atmospheric blend of textured electronics and organic sounds that invites introspection and exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Took Your Time — Featuring haunting vocals and a reflective atmosphere, this track captures the emotional core of the album while showcasing its intricate production techniques.
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Made to Stray — This track stands out with its rhythmic complexity and layered textures, exemplifying the duo's ability to merge electronic beats with organic instrumentation seamlessly.
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Blood and Form — With its evocative melodies and subtle build-up, this track highlights the album's exploration of identity and existence, making it a poignant listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends textured electronics with organic sounds, creating an introspective atmosphere throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering textures and sounds before introducing more rhythmic elements in the latter half.
- Several tracks incorporate field recordings and organic sounds, creating a contrast with the electronic components.
- The album closes with a track that fades out slowly, leaving a lingering atmosphere rather than resolving definitively.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- atmospheric soundscapes for introspection
- patient rhythms that encourage exploration
- short tracks with varied textures
- reflective moments for quiet evenings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, energetic music
- want straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Cold Spring Fault Less Youth was released in January 2013, Mount Kimbie had already established themselves with their debut album, Crooks & Lovers. This sophomore release marked a significant evolution in their sound, as they began to incorporate more vocal elements and intricate arrangements, signaling their growing confidence in pushing the boundaries of electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Blake· Bonobo· Four Tet
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Home Recording 4:37
- 2 You Took Your Time 5:15
- 3 Break Well 3:43
- 4 Blood and Form 3:53
- 5 Made to Stray 4:47
- 6 So Many Times, So Many Ways 4:08
- 7 Lie Near 3:25
- 8 Meter, Pale, Tone 3:34
- 9 Slow 3:20
- 10 Sullen Ground 3:31
- 11 Fall Out 2:43
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