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Hanging Gardens

Classixx · 2013

55 min · 12 tracks · house music

A vibrant blend of deep house and nu-disco rhythms, layered with lush melodies and ethereal vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Hanging Gardens — This opening track sets an immersive tone for the album with its hypnotic beats and atmospheric soundscapes, encapsulating the essence of Classixx's style.
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    Holding On — Featuring captivating vocals and a pulsating rhythm, this track exemplifies the duo's ability to blend catchy hooks with danceable grooves.
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    All You’re Waiting For — This song highlights Classixx's knack for creating an infectious melody paired with a deep bassline, making it a standout dancefloor anthem.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album blends deep house and nu-disco effectively, showcasing strong grooves and melodic layers throughout.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering rhythmic elements and melodies before introducing vocal samples.
  • Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections, allowing for a focus on groove and texture rather than lyrical content.
  • The album closes with three tracks that maintain a consistent tempo but vary in mood, creating a sense of resolution without abrupt changes.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Hanging Gardens 5:24
  • 2 All You’re Waiting For 4:17
  • 3 Holding On 6:20
  • 4 Rhythm Santa Clara 3:02
  • 5 Dominoes 4:13
  • 6 A Fax From the Beach 5:39
  • 7 Long Lost 4:51
  • 8 A Stranger Love 3:59
  • 9 I’ll Get You 3:59
  • 10 Supernature 3:49
  • 11 Jozi’s Fire 5:46
  • 12 Borderline 4:27

What to play next

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