Etazhi
Molchat Doma · 2018
33 min · 9 tracks · new wave
Eerie synths and haunting vocals intertwine, crafting a coldwave soundscape that evokes nostalgia for lost futures.
Top tracks — play these first
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На дне — This opening track sets the tone with its melancholic melody and introspective lyrics, embodying the album's exploration of existential themes.
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Тоска — With its driving rhythm and evocative lyrics about longing, this track showcases the band's ability to merge danceable beats with emotional depth.
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Коммерсанты — This song critiques consumerism through stark imagery and catchy hooks, illustrating the band's knack for blending social commentary with engaging melodies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Etazhi blends coldwave elements with strong songwriting and production, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving beat and layered synths, establishing a consistent mid-tempo pace that persists through the first half.
- Vocals are delivered in a detached style, often harmonizing with themselves to create an eerie atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, such as 'Тоска' leading directly into 'Прогноз', which disrupts the flow but adds to the unsettling feel.
- The final track, 'Клетка', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of ambiguity.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- melancholic reflective moods
- ethereal soundscapes for contemplation
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Etazhi is Molchat Doma's sophomore album, following their debut S Krysh Nashikh Domov in 2017. At this point, the band was solidifying its unique sound within the post-punk revival scene, gaining traction both in Belarus and internationally as they expanded their audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· Soft Cell· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 На дне 4:07
- 2 Танцевать 3:22
- 3 Фильмы 4:17
- 4 Волны 4:21
- 5 Тоска 3:09
- 6 Прогноз 3:04
- 7 Судно (Борис Рыжий) 2:21
- 8 Коммерсанты 3:49
- 9 Клетка 4:44
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