Eat Raw for Breakfast
Blank & Jones · 2009
47 min · 9 tracks · trance
A vibrant blend of uplifting trance and deep house, radiating energy through its rich melodic landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Night Starts Here (Raw for Dinner mix) Start here — This track captures the essence of the album with its hypnotic rhythms and soaring synths, setting a perfect tone for the listening experience.
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Steak & Eggs — With an infectious groove and playful energy, this track stands out as a highlight, demonstrating Blank & Jones' knack for catchy melodies.
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Iced Cream — This closing track encapsulates the album's chill vibe while maintaining a danceable rhythm, leaving listeners with a sense of satisfaction.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends trance and deep house effectively, maintaining energy while allowing for moments of introspection.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a short intro track that sets a mellow tone before transitioning into more energetic pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples, but they are used sparingly and often serve to enhance the instrumental elements rather than dominate them.
- The final track slows down the tempo significantly, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady flow for relaxed moments
- playful vibes for social gatherings
- uplifting energy for daytime activities
- gradual build for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek heavy emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Innovative blend of genres, marking a departure from their earlier sound.
- Themes
- playful soundscapes· morning energy· vibrant chillout vibes
- Career context
- By the time 'Eat Raw for Breakfast' was released in January 2009, Blank & Jones were already established figures in the trance scene, having gained attention with earlier hits like 'Cream' and their successful albums. This album marked a continuation of their exploration into melodic and laid-back electronic sounds, further solidifying their reputation as pioneers within the genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chicane· Above & Beyond· BT
Tracklist
- 1 Menue (intro) 2:42
- 2 The Night Starts Here (Raw for Dinner mix) Start here 6:39
- 3 Dreams (boombox mix) 4:00
- 4 Steak & Eggs 4:55
- 5 Lazy Life (summer vibe dub) 5:10
- 6 Butterfisch (Raw Like Sushi mix) 6:54
- 7 Trömmelche (raw tech mix) 5:26
- 8 Beyond Time (revisited) 6:10
- 9 Iced Cream 5:33
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Behind the Sun
Chicane
Features a similar blend of upbeat trance with lush, melodic soundscapes for morning vibes.
Talkie Walkie
Air
Shares playful electronic textures and vibrant atmospheres, ideal for relaxed listening.
This Binary Universe
BT
Combines intricate electronic production with chillout elements that evoke a bright, expansive feel.
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