Haha Sound
Broadcast · 2003
44 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A dreamy blend of electronic textures and haunting melodies that evoke a sense of nostalgic wonder.
Top tracks — play these first
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Pendulum — This track perfectly encapsulates the album's ethereal soundscape, featuring intricate layers of synths and a hypnotic rhythm that draws listeners into its mesmerizing world.
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Valerie — With its lush instrumentation and poignant vocals, Valerie stands out as a highlight that showcases Broadcast's ability to marry pop sensibilities with experimental sound.
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Man Is Not a Bird — This track features an intriguing mix of spoken word and melodic elements, reflecting the album's exploration of identity and existence through its captivating narrative style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative soundscapes and unique structures contribute to its strong identity within the genre.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths and ambient textures that create a lush soundscape throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more fluid arrangements.
- There is a notable use of field recordings and found sounds, which blend seamlessly with the electronic elements to enhance the atmospheric quality.
- 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
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
- dreamlike atmosphere for introspection
- steady flow for focused listening
- kaleidoscopic sounds for exploration
- gentle shifts in emotional tone
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy instant gratification
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Haha Sound is Broadcast's third studio album, released in 2003, following their critically acclaimed work, Haha Sound showcases the band's continued evolution in sound. By this point, they had established themselves as pioneers of the ' hauntology' movement, characterized by a fascination with nostalgia and the past in music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Stereolab· The United States of America· Air
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Colour Me In 2:51
- 2 Pendulum 4:21
- 3 Before We Begin 3:22
- 4 Valerie 4:04
- 5 Man Is Not a Bird 4:52
- 6 Minim 3:00
- 7 Lunch Hour Pops 3:36
- 8 Black Umbrellas 1:08
- 9 Ominous Cloud 3:46
- 10 Distorsion 2:02
- 11 Oh How I Miss You 1:17
- 12 The Little Bell 2:48
- 13 Winter Now 3:48
- 14 Hawk 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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