Gliss Riffer
Dan Deacon · 2015
43 min · 8 tracks · electronic music
A kaleidoscopic blend of playful melodies and intricate electronic textures that invites listeners to lose themselves in its vibrant soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feel the Lightning — This opening track encapsulates the album's vibrant energy with its infectious rhythm and uplifting melodies, setting the tone for the entire listening experience.
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When I Was Done Dying — This track showcases Deacon's ability to blend introspective lyrics with layered electronic sounds, creating a poignant reflection on mortality and renewal.
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Learning to Relax — The extended length of this track allows for immersive sonic exploration, combining ambient textures with driving beats that invite listeners into a meditative state.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate electronic textures and cohesive melodic themes, making it engaging and distinctive.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synthesizers that create a rich, textured sound throughout its eight tracks.
- Melodic motifs are introduced and revisited across multiple tracks, creating a sense of cohesion in the overall soundscape.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- vibrant soundscape for exploration
- playful melodies ignite creativity
- immersive journey through sound
- cathartic moments of release
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, linear tracks
- prefer instant gratification styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Dan Deacon released Gliss Riffer in 2015, he was already known for his innovative approach to electronic music, following his critically acclaimed album America in 2012. This album marked a return to a more personal and introspective style after the grandiosity of his previous work, reflecting a period of artistic growth and exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Animal Collective· Four Tet· Tycho
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feel the Lightning 4:53
- 2 Sheathed Wings 4:08
- 3 When I Was Done Dying 4:18
- 4 Meme Generator 4:31
- 5 Mind On Fire 3:51
- 6 Learning to Relax 6:44
- 7 Take It to the Max 7:48
- 8 Steely Blues 7:34
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