Released 12 years ago this October
Down to Earth
Flight Facilities · 2014
63 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A lush blend of downtempo grooves and ethereal vocals, creating an immersive sonic landscape that invites introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Two Bodies — This track features a captivating duet that intertwines smooth vocals with a pulsating beat, embodying the album's romantic essence.
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Clair de Lune — With its sweeping melodies and atmospheric build-up, this track stands as a highlight that showcases the duo's ability to create emotional depth.
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Apollo — Blending rich instrumentation with hypnotic rhythms, this song captures the essence of longing, making it a standout moment within the album.
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Heart Attack — This energetic track combines infectious beats and catchy hooks, illustrating the duo's knack for crafting danceable yet meaningful tunes.
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Sunshine — Offering bright melodies and uplifting lyrics, this track radiates positivity and reflects the album's overarching themes of joy and connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines lush electronic soundscapes with pop sensibilities, creating an engaging yet familiar experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental intro that sets a mellow tone, followed by tracks that blend lush synths with soft vocals.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections, allowing the electronic elements to take center stage before returning to vocal 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
- wave-like pacing and flow
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 24, 2014, 'Down to Earth' is Flight Facilities' debut studio album following their successful EPs and singles. At this point in their career, the Australian duo had gained significant attention within the electronic music scene, particularly with hits like 'Crave You'. This album marked a transition from singles to a cohesive body of work showcasing their evolution as artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Odesza· Kygo· Disclosure
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:50
- 2 Two Bodies 6:08
- 3 Sunshine 4:25
- 4 Waking Bliss 4:00
- 5 Stand Still 4:19
- 6 Apollo 3:51
- 7 Clair de Lune 7:40
- 8 Hold Me Down 4:43
- 9 Heart Attack 6:28
- 10 Merimbula 6:27
- 11 Why Do You Feel 4:06
- 12 Down to Earth 4:30
- 13 Crave You (reprise) 1:13
- 14 Crave You 3:55
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