Released 20 years ago
Hand Cranked
Bibio · 2006
50 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A whimsical blend of lo-fi beats and folk-infused melodies create an intimate soundscape that feels both nostalgic and innovative.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cherry Go Round — This track showcases Bibio's signature style with its playful melodies and intricate layering of sounds, creating a vibrant listening experience.
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Zoopraxiphone — Here, Bibio masterfully combines sample-based rhythms with lush instrumentation, reflecting his ability to craft immersive sonic landscapes.
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Overgrown — The closing track stands out for its emotional depth and complex arrangement, encapsulating the album's overall exploration of nature and nostalgia.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalBibio's 'Hand Cranked' blends lo-fi beats with folk melodies, showcasing inventive production and a distinct sound.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more freeform arrangements.
- 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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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical soundscapes for daydreaming
- nostalgic tunes for quiet moments
- intimate listening on rainy days
- playful melodies for reflective moods
- short tracks for quick breaks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Hand Cranked was Bibio's second studio album, following his debut, Fi, which had established him as a unique voice in the electronic music scene. At this point in his career, he was solidifying his signature style that blends organic sounds with electronic production techniques.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Cranking House 2:01
- 2 Cherry Go Round 5:53
- 3 Quantock 4:07
- 4 Black Country Blue 2:07
- 5 Marram 2:07
- 6 Aberriw 1:46
- 7 Zoopraxiphone 3:52
- 8 Dyfi 4:02
- 9 Ffwrnais 3:10
- 10 Woodington 5:19
- 11 Above the Rooftops 3:41
- 12 Snowbow 3:44
- 13 Maroon Lagoon 2:37
- 14 Overgrown 5:46
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