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Erebus I

Notaker · 2018

21 min · 5 tracks · electronic music

A dark, immersive journey through glitchy soundscapes and pulsating rhythms that evoke feelings of technological dystopia.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Fatal System Error — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and intricate production, drawing listeners into an atmospheric soundscape that defines Erebus I.
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    Corrupted — With its driving beat and dynamic shifts, this track exemplifies Notaker's skill in crafting engaging electronic music that balances energy and emotion.
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    Hypersleep — Offering a more introspective moment on the album, this track features ethereal sounds paired with a steady pulse, illustrating Notaker's range as a producer.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Erebus I offers a compelling blend of immersive soundscapes and rhythmic complexity, establishing Notaker's unique voice in electronic music.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a slow build of glitchy textures that gradually introduce rhythmic elements, setting a dark tone.
  • Each track features a distinct sonic palette, with varying levels of intensity and complexity, creating a narrative arc throughout the EP.
  • The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an ambient soundscape that lingers after the last note.
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
8/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • immersive listening experiences
  • contemplative nighttime reflections
  • layered, dense sonic textures

Where this album fits

Career context
Erebus I marks Notaker's debut album, arriving after a series of successful EPs that established him in the electronic music scene. By this point in his career, he had gained recognition for his unique blend of melodic bass and progressive house, setting the stage for a more ambitious full-length project.
Stylistic neighbors
Rüfüs Du Sol· Lane 8· Yotto

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Fatal System Error 4:53
  • 2 Corrupted 4:30
  • 3 Hypersleep 3:39
  • 4 Machina 4:33
  • 5 Believe 3:42

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