Every Direction Is North
El Ten Eleven · 2007
41 min · 10 tracks · post-rock
Intricate guitar melodies and pulsating rhythms create a vast soundscape that evokes both introspection and exuberance.
Top tracks — play these first
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3 Plus 4 — This opening track sets the tone with its intricate layers of guitar work and rhythmic complexity, encapsulating the band's signature sound.
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Every Direction Is North — The title track beautifully intertwines melody and dynamic shifts, representing the emotional core of the album while showcasing the duo's instrumental prowess.
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Living on Credit Blues — With its catchy hooks and upbeat rhythm, this track exemplifies El Ten Eleven's ability to blend accessible melodies with complex musical structures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate compositions and strong production, contributing significantly to its genre.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate guitar melodies layered over pulsating rhythms, creating a rich and expansive soundscape.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- immersive soundscapes for reflection
- for focused work sessions
- intricate layers to explore deeply
- dynamic pacing with thoughtful transitions
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer straightforward structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2007, 'Every Direction Is North' marked El Ten Eleven's third studio album, following their self-titled debut in 2004 and 'These Promises Are Being Videotaped' in 2005. At this point in their career, the duo was solidifying their reputation within the post-rock genre, showcasing their unique blend of instrumental rock and electronic elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Explosions in the Sky· Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Sigur Rós
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 3 Plus 4 4:11
- 2 Every Direction Is North 5:11
- 3 Hot Cakes 2:41
- 4 Estrella 3:39
- 5 Music for Staring at Ceilings 2:35
- 6 Keep 4:01
- 7 Dax Pierson 3:03
- 8 Living on Credit Blues 4:11
- 9 The 49th Day 4:53
- 10 Bye Annie, Bye Joe, Bye Michael, Bye Jake 7:23
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