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Distant Sounds of Summer

Rothko · 2005

49 min · 10 tracks

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
66 /100
Alpine
Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album excels in creating immersive soundscapes with a cohesive flow, rewarding attentive listening.

What we noticed

  • The album features long, ambient tracks that often exceed six minutes, allowing for gradual development of soundscapes.
  • Each track employs layered textures with minimal melodic content, creating a meditative atmosphere throughout.
  • There are no traditional song structures; instead, the music flows continuously, inviting deep listening and reflection.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Deep in Mist 4:33
  • 2 Waters Edge 4:30
  • 3 Path Fades Into Forest 5:59
  • 4 Lit by Moonlight 5:40
  • 5 Brook and Burn 5:12
  • 6 Sentiero 5:17
  • 7 Clear Space 5:23
  • 8 Reflections and Shadows 5:00
  • 9 Distant Sounds of Summer 5:20
  • 10 Floating Moon 2:29

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