Different Pulses
Asaf Avidan · 2012
44 min · 11 tracks · folk music
A haunting blend of folk and indie rock, infused with emotive storytelling and Avidan's distinctive vocal timbre.
Top tracks — play these first
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Different Pulses — This track showcases Avidan's signature vocal style and poignant lyricism, capturing the emotional essence of the entire album.
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Setting Scalpels Free — The intricate instrumentation combined with introspective lyrics highlights Avidan's ability to weave complex emotions into his music.
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Thumbtacks in My Marrow — This song stands out for its raw vulnerability; Avidan's delivery conveys a deep sense of personal struggle and resilience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases unique songwriting and vocal dynamics but lacks some cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady build in intensity, with layered instrumentation that peaks before the fourth track introduces a more subdued arrangement.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt shifts in tempo and unexpected key changes, which challenge traditional folk music norms.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- introspective reflections on love
- emotional depth in every track
- haunting melodies for quiet moments
- thoughtful lyrics for deep thinking
Maybe skip if you
- fast-paced energy seekers
- listeners preferring instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Different Pulses is Asaf Avidan's debut studio album under the label Columbia Records, following his successful EP and live performances that showcased his unique voice and songwriting. Released in 2012, it marked a significant moment in his career as he transitioned from local acclaim in Israel to international recognition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hozier· Ben Howard· Sufjan Stevens
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Love It or Leave It
A pivotal moment where the narrative shifts from reflection to direct address, confronting an unreciprocated love.
This shift creates an intense immediacy that engages listeners, breaking the fourth wall to create a connection through vulnerability.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Different Pulses 4:26
- 2 Setting Scalpels Free 3:41
- 3 Love It or Leave It 4:29
- 4 Cyclamen 4:06
- 5 613 3:59
- 6 Thumbtacks in My Marrow 3:26
- 7 Conspiratory Visions of Gomorrah 4:48
- 8 A Gun & a Choice 3:16
- 9 Turn 4:05
- 10 The Disciple 4:48
- 11 Is This It? 3:39
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