Drink the Sea
The Glitch Mob · 2010
59 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop
An immersive blend of glitchy beats and cinematic soundscapes that transports listeners through a digital dreamscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Animus Vox — This track opens the album with an intricate layering of glitchy rhythms and ethereal melodies, setting the tone for the entire listening experience. Its captivating build-up has made it a fan favorite and a defining piece of The Glitch Mob's sound.
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Bad Wings — Featuring powerful percussive elements and haunting vocal samples, this track showcases the group's ability to blend emotional depth with driving energy, embodying the dichotomy present throughout the album.
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Between Two Points — With its cinematic quality and gradual build-up, this track exemplifies The Glitch Mob's skill in creating immersive soundscapes that transport listeners into another realm, making it a highlight of their live performances.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends immersive soundscapes with intricate beats, creating a distinct electronic experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong, rhythmic track that sets a driving pace, while the subsequent tracks gradually introduce more atmospheric elements.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the earlier intensity.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- steady mid-tempo progression
- digital dreamscape immersion
- headphone detail exploration
- captivating rhythmic textures
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification
- seek standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Drink the Sea is The Glitch Mob's debut studio album, released in 2010 after their success with the EP, We Can Make the World Stop. This album marked a significant moment in their career, solidifying their place in the electronic music scene and showcasing their unique sound blending glitch and industrial influences. Following extensive touring and remixes, they were poised to define a new era for glitch music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Odesza· Pretty Lights· Bassnectar
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Animus Vox 6:44
- 2 Bad Wings 6:39
- 3 How to Be Eaten by a Woman 5:59
- 4 A Dream Within a Dream 5:24
- 5 Fistful of Silence 5:11
- 6 Between Two Points 5:36
- 7 We Swarm 5:53
- 8 Drive It Like You Stole It 5:55
- 9 Fortune Days 6:22
- 10 Starve the Ego, Feed the Soul 5:49
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