Ghost Voices
Porter Robinson · 2017
4 min · 1 track · indie pop
Ethereal synths intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike landscape filled with nostalgia and introspection.
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Ghost Voices — The title track encapsulates the EP's ethereal quality, featuring layered vocals and lush synths that evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ghost Voices combines innovative production with a strong melodic focus, creating a cohesive and engaging listening experience.
What we noticed
- The track features layered synths that create a dense, atmospheric soundscape, with vocal samples processed to enhance their ethereal quality.
- The structure is built around a repetitive melodic hook that gradually evolves, maintaining listener engagement through subtle variations.
- The production employs a wide dynamic range, with quiet moments contrasting against more intense sections, adding to the emotional impact.
- 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
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Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Explores new sonic territories post-breakthrough, diverging from previous styles.
- Themes
- dreamlike landscapes· nostalgic echoes
- Career context
- Upon the release of Ghost Voices, Porter Robinson was transitioning from his breakthrough debut album Worlds (2014) to exploring new sonic territories. The EP served as a follow-up to his successful debut, showcasing his evolution in sound and emotional depth while maintaining his signature electronic style.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ghost Voices 4:26
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
A Moment Apart
Odesza
Shares ethereal soundscapes and introspective vocals, creating a similarly nostalgic atmosphere.
Awake
Tycho
Features dreamy synths and ambient textures that evoke a sense of reflection and serene nostalgia.
Skin
Flume
Combines intricate electronic production with emotive melodies, resonating with the same dreamlike quality.
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