Excavation
The Haxan Cloak · 2013
51 min · 9 tracks · electronica
A haunting exploration of sound that merges industrial textures with ethereal atmospheres, drawing listeners into a cavernous sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Excavation, Part 1 — This track serves as the centerpiece of the album, building an intense atmosphere through pulsating rhythms and layered sounds that evoke a feeling of descent into darkness.
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The Drop — Clocking in at nearly thirteen minutes, this closing track encapsulates the journey of the album with its shifting dynamics and gradual build-up, leaving a lasting impression.
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Mara — Mara stands out with its unsettling ambiance and hypnotic repetition, illustrating the album's themes of tension and release through intricate sound manipulation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's intricate sound design and atmospheric depth make it a notable entry in the experimental electronica genre.
What we noticed
- The album consists of nine tracks, with each piece exploring a different facet of sound design, often blending industrial and ambient elements.
- Tracks like 'Excavation, Part 1' and 'Part 2' create a continuous flow, using gradual build-ups and shifts in texture to maintain listener engagement.
- 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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8/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Consumed 1:42
- 2 Excavation, Part 1 8:11
- 3 Excavation, Part 2 4:15
- 4 Mara 3:16
- 5 Miste 5:40
- 6 The Mirror Reflecting, Part 1 3:13
- 7 The Mirror Reflecting, Part 2 7:09
- 8 Dieu 5:14
- 9 The Drop 12:58
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