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Released 18 years ago this October

Devils in my Details

ohGr · 2008

42 min · 11 tracks · synth-pop

A kaleidoscopic blend of dark synth melodies and industrial beats, showcasing a uniquely playful yet haunting sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Eyecandy — This track stands out with its catchy hooks and infectious rhythm, embodying the playful yet edgy spirit of the album while demonstrating ohGr's knack for blending accessibility with avant-garde aesthetics.
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    Witness — The closing track encapsulates the album's themes of introspection and surrealism through its atmospheric soundscapes and layered vocals, making it a poignant conclusion to the listening experience.
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    Psychoreal — This song features a compelling mix of frenetic energy and haunting lyrics, illustrating ohGr's ability to marry upbeat instrumentals with darker thematic content in a dynamic way.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends dark synth melodies with industrial beats, showcasing varied vocal techniques and dynamic structures.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a track that features layered synths and a steady industrial beat, setting a dark yet playful tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Feelin’ Chicken', which shifts from a slow groove to an energetic climax.
  • The use of vocal effects varies significantly across the album, with some songs featuring heavily processed vocals while others maintain a more raw sound.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Eyecandy

    The chorus shifts unexpectedly into a repetitive mantra-like phrase that invites listeners to lose themselves in its catchy simplicity.

    This structural choice emphasizes the song's playful nature while creating an immersive experience that contrasts with the more complex verses.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Shhh 4:40
  • 2 Eyecandy 6:04
  • 3 Three 2:53
  • 4 Feelin’ Chicken 3:48
  • 5 Pepper 3:18
  • 6 D.Angel 1:23
  • 7 Psychoreal 3:20
  • 8 Whitevan 4:32
  • 9 Timebomb 4:46
  • 10 Smogharp 2:41
  • 11 Witness 4:47

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