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Eple

Röyksopp · 2001

18 min · 3 tracks · electronic music

Ethereal synth melodies and crisp beats create a dreamy landscape that invites listeners into an ambient electronic realm.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Eple (edit) — This track serves as the album's signature piece, combining infectious melodies with a laid-back groove that epitomizes Röyksopp's lush production style.
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    Röyksopp’s Night Out — A standout track that showcases the duo's ability to blend live instrumentation with electronic elements, creating an engaging and immersive listening experience.
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    Eple (Bjørn Torske remix) — This remix highlights the versatility of the original track while introducing a more experimental approach, demonstrating Röyksopp's influence on the broader electronic scene.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

Eple showcases strong melodic composition and production quality, establishing Röyksopp's unique sound in electronic music.

What we noticed

  • The title track features a repeating synth melody that evolves subtly over its duration, creating a hypnotic effect.
  • The Bjørn Torske remix introduces a more pronounced bassline and additional rhythmic elements, altering the feel of the original while maintaining its core melody.
  • Röyksopp’s Night Out incorporates varied tempo changes and layered textures, providing a contrast to the other two tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Eple (edit) 3:38
  • 2 Eple (Bjørn Torske remix) 6:54
  • 3 Röyksopp’s Night Out 8:10

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