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FabricLive.17

Aim · 2004

68 min · 19 tracks · downtempo

A deep exploration of atmospheric beats woven with samples, creating a rich tapestry of sound that invites introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Come Back to You — This opening track sets the tone with its melancholic yet inviting melody, encapsulating the album's thematic exploration of longing and nostalgia.
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    101 Pianos (I’ve Put Out the Lights) — The layered piano arrangements create a haunting ambience that exemplifies Aim's signature style, blending intricate melodies with deep emotional resonance.
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    It Was a Good Day — This track reinterprets a classic hip-hop narrative through lush instrumentation, highlighting Aim's skill in transforming familiar sounds into something uniquely atmospheric.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

72 /100
Alpine
Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album's seamless mixing and sample integration create a cohesive and immersive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The mix features a consistent tempo throughout, with tracks blending seamlessly into one another, creating an uninterrupted flow.
  • Samples from various genres are layered over downtempo beats, often shifting in texture and mood without abrupt transitions.
  • Several tracks incorporate vocal snippets that serve as atmospheric elements rather than traditional song structures.
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
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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 Come Back to You 2:42
  • 2 Roygbiv 2:07
  • 3 St. Patrick 5:29
  • 4 What You Say 3:59
  • 5 Insight 3:28
  • 6 101 Pianos (I’ve Put Out the Lights) 2:29
  • 7 Strange 2:23
  • 8 Faith (alternative TV track) 4:10
  • 9 Loungin’ 3:40
  • 10 Today 3:16
  • 11 Award Tour 3:22
  • 12 Love Comes and Goes 4:08
  • 13 Jus Biz 3:59
  • 14 Something Going 4:36
  • 15 El Galleton 3:06
  • 16 I Don’t Need No Doctor 5:09
  • 17 It Was a Good Day 4:17
  • 18 Wasn’t Born to Follow 2:06
  • 19 Lady Nebula 3:44

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