Fated
Nosaj Thing · 2015
33 min · 15 tracks · electronic music
A mesmerizing blend of ambient textures and rhythmic intricacies that invites deep introspection and sonic exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Don't Mind Me — This track features a haunting vocal sample layered over intricate beats, showcasing Nosaj Thing's ability to create tension and release through sound.
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Cold Stares — With its pulsing bassline and ethereal synths, this piece encapsulates the album's exploration of emotional landscapes, blending melancholy with groove.
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Erase — This track stands out for its minimalist approach, allowing space for each sound to resonate, reflecting the album’s overall theme of introspection.
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Light #5 — Featuring delicate melodies intertwined with rich textures, this track exemplifies Nosaj Thing's signature style and serves as a contemplative highlight on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalFated showcases intricate sound design and cohesive flow, making it a notable entry in Nosaj Thing's discography.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths that create a rich, immersive soundscape throughout its duration.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo and intensity, providing a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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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7/10
- 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
Known within its scene. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Don't Mind Me
The vocal sample shifts from distant echoes to a clearer presence creates an emotional pivot in the song.
This shift heightens the sense of vulnerability, contrasting earlier layers of sound and drawing listeners into a more intimate space.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sci 2:22
- 2 Don't Mind Me 3:22
- 3 Realize 1:34
- 4 Varius 1:32
- 5 Cold Stares 2:52
- 6 Watch 2:17
- 7 Uv3 1:35
- 8 Let You 2:54
- 9 Moon 1:05
- 10 Erase 1:57
- 11 Medic 1:58
- 12 A 2:00
- 13 Phase IV 2:48
- 14 Light #5 2:51
- 15 2K 2:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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