Flume
Flume · 2012
49 min · 15 tracks · electronica
A vibrant blend of glitchy beats and atmospheric soundscapes that redefine contemporary electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sintra Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Holdin On — This track combines soulful vocal samples with dynamic production, exemplifying Flume's ability to blend emotional depth with danceable rhythms.
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Sleepless — Featuring haunting melodies and layered textures, this song highlights Flume's talent for creating immersive soundscapes that draw listeners in.
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Insane — With its unconventional structure and experimental sounds, 'Insane' showcases Flume’s innovative approach to production, pushing the boundaries of electronic music.
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Ezra — The ethereal quality of this track, paired with intricate beat work, illustrates Flume's signature style of merging organic elements with digital sounds.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalFlume's debut showcases innovative sound design and structure, setting a new standard in electronic music.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that builds gradually, layering glitchy beats and synths over its runtime.
- Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, shifting from one sonic idea to another without warning.
- The use of vocal samples is sparse, often manipulated to create additional texture rather than serve as traditional lyrics.
- The final track concludes with an extended ambient outro, allowing the listener to reflect on the preceding material.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- 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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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
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- kaleidoscopic soundscapes for exploration
- wave-like pacing for focus
- short bursts of engaging energy
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album established Flume's reputation in electronic music.
- Themes
- glitchy soundscapes· soulful vocal samples· immersive atmospheres
- Career context
- Flume's self-titled debut album, released in 2012, marked his emergence into the electronic music scene at just 21 years old. Prior to this, he had gained some attention with early tracks shared online, but this record established him as a leading figure in the genre, showcasing his innovative production techniques and unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Odesza· What So Not· Porter Robinson
Tracklist
- 1 Sintra Start here 2:33
- 2 Holdin On 2:33
- 3 Left Alone 3:30
- 4 Sleepless 3:28
- 5 On Top 3:52
- 6 Stay Close 2:57
- 7 Insane 3:33
- 8 Change 2:28
- 9 Ezra 3:37
- 10 More Than You Thought 4:07
- 11 Space Cadet 2:12
- 12 Bring You Down 4:38
- 13 Warm Thoughts 3:48
- 14 What You Need 4:10
- 15 Star Eyes 2:26
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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