Faith in Strangers
Andy Stott · 2014
53 min · 9 tracks · techno
A haunting blend of submerged techno beats and melancholic melodies evokes a sense of introspective isolation and urban decay.
Top tracks — play these first
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Time Away — This track sets the tone for the album with its slow build and hypnotic rhythm, encapsulating the essence of Stott's immersive sound design.
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Violence — The dissonance between its unsettling atmosphere and rhythmic pulse showcases Stott's ability to blend tension and groove effectively.
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Faith in Strangers — Serving as the title track, it captures the thematic core of the album through its layered textures and introspective lyrics, reflecting on trust and vulnerability.
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No Surrender — This track features an intense emotional depth, portraying a raw confrontation with personal struggles while maintaining a danceable beat.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's layered textures and immersive soundscapes create a cohesive experience that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of deep, resonant basslines that create an immersive soundscape throughout its nine tracks.
- Each track typically builds slowly, layering textures and sounds over time, often culminating in a dense sonic climax before fading out.
- Several tracks incorporate field recordings and ambient noise, adding to the sense of urban decay and introspective isolation.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- unsettling atmosphere for introspection
- patient listening with layered textures
- exploratory journey through unease
- immersive soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, energetic tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2014, Andy Stott had established himself in the electronic music scene with his previous albums, including the critically acclaimed 'Luxury Problems' in 2012. 'Faith in Strangers' marks his third studio album and showcases his evolution into darker, more complex soundscapes that merge techno with ambient influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ben Frost· Raime· Forest Swords
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time Away 6:24
- 2 Violence 6:37
- 3 On Oath 8:08
- 4 Science and Industry 5:32
- 5 No Surrender 4:58
- 6 How It Was 6:09
- 7 Damage 4:35
- 8 Faith in Strangers 6:29
- 9 Missing 4:56
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