Escape from New York
65daysofstatic · 2009
89 min · 19 tracks · electronic music
A sprawling, cinematic mix of electronic beats and post-rock textures that evokes both urgency and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Retreat! Retreat! — This track exemplifies the album's dynamic range, transitioning from atmospheric build-ups to explosive climaxes, capturing the essence of the band's experimental ethos.
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Drove Through Ghosts to Get Here Start here — The opening track sets the tone with its haunting melodies and intricate rhythms, blending electronic elements with post-rock sensibilities that define the album's character.
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Radio Protector — This track stands out for its poignant emotional depth, merging layered soundscapes with a driving rhythm that encapsulates the thematic exploration of connection and isolation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's intricate layering and dynamic shifts create a compelling listening experience that rewards repeated plays.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize dynamic shifts in intensity, moving from quiet, introspective moments to climactic, urgent sections.
- The running time is expansive, with many tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for gradual development and exploration of themes.
- 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
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing explorations
- atmospheric background focus
- intricate sonic landscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album further established the band's influence and received positive reviews.
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, 'Escape from New York' marked a significant evolution for 65daysofstatic as their third studio album. Following their critically acclaimed 'One Time for All Time,' this album showcased a more electronic-focused sound while maintaining their post-rock roots. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their reputation within the experimental music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Explosions in the Sky· The Algorithm
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Drove Through Ghosts to Get Here Start here 4:25
- 2 No Use Crying Over (Some Techno) 2:12
- 3 Retreat! Retreat! 3:42
- 4 Await Rescue 4:50
- 5 Fix the Sky a Little 5:06
- 6 65 Doesn't Understand You 6:16
- 7 Primer 5:25
- 8 Radio Protector 5:16
- 9 Four Score And (Some Drum'n'Bass) 3:06
- 10 A Failsafe 5:37
Disc 2
- 1 Retreat! Retreat! 3:47
- 2 AOD 5:59
- 3 Drove Through Ghosts to Get Here Start here 4:01
- 4 Install a Beak in the Heart That Clucks Time in Arabic 5:27
- 5 Fix the Sky a Little 5:29
- 6 This Cat Is a Landmine 4:45
- 7 Primer 5:01
- 8 A Failsafe 2:48
- 9 Radio Protector 6:11
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