Top tracks — play these first
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Imagine What We Started — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its sprawling soundscape and intricate layering, inviting listeners into Faust's eclectic world of sound.
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Bullets Need Violence — This track stands out with its aggressive rhythms and provocative title, reflecting the album's exploration of tension and chaos in contemporary society.
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Collected Twighlight — With its haunting melodies and atmospheric textures, this track encapsulates the album's thematic depth while showcasing Faust's mastery of sonic experimentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's experimental nature and seamless blend of sounds contribute to its distinctiveness and durability.
What we noticed
- The album features long, evolving tracks that often shift in texture and dynamics, creating a sense of continuous movement.
- Several pieces incorporate both electronic and acoustic instruments, blending them seamlessly to create layered soundscapes.
- The final track is an untitled piece that extends beyond the typical song structure, emphasizing ambient sounds over traditional melodies.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- intense rhythmic experimentation
- patient unfolding of ideas
- short bursts of surprise
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon releasing Derbe Respect, Alder in 2004, Faust had already established themselves as pioneers of Krautrock. This album came nearly three decades after their groundbreaking debut, demonstrating their continued evolution and experimentation within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Can· Neu!· Amon Düül II
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hungry for Now
The verses shift from abstract imagery to stark realities, contrasting fleeting desires with existential reflections on modern life.
This juxtaposition creates a compelling tension that underscores the album's critique of consumer culture while engaging listeners through vivid storytelling.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Imagine What We Started 7:03
- 2 Hungry for Now 3:03
- 3 Remnants 3:59
- 4 Dead Lies 8:27
- 5 Erratic Thoughts 0:57
- 6 Bullets Need Violence 8:13
- 7 Collected Twighlight 6:22
- 8 T-Electronique 6:34
- 9 [untitled] 1:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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