What makes Haunted by Late Night Alumni notable?

Haunted received positive reviews for its evocative sound and production quality, further solidifying Late Night Alumni's place in the downtempo music scene. The album's blend of haunting vocals and intricate instrumentation found success on various streaming platforms, contributing to the growing popularity of chillout music during the early 2010s. Released in 2011, Haunted is Late Night Alumni's fourth studio album, following their 2008 release, Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, etc. By this time, the group had established a distinctive sound within the electronic music scene, blending elements of chillout and ambient genres. Haunted showcases their continued evolution as artists while maintaining their signature atmospheric quality.

How many songs are on Haunted?

Haunted has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

Haunted

Late Night Alumni · 2011

45 min · 12 tracks

Ethereal melodies intertwine with downtempo beats, creating a lush soundscape that invites introspection and emotional reflection.

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In the Ashes — This track stands out for its haunting piano line paired with ethereal vocals, encapsulating the album's overall mood of reflection and nostalgia.
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Angels and Angles — With its intricate production and layered harmonies, this song exemplifies the group's ability to create immersive soundscapes that resonate emotionally.
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Moonwalking — The closing track features a mesmerizing rhythm and lyrical depth that ties together the themes explored throughout the album, leaving listeners contemplative.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album features strong production and atmospheric elements but remains within familiar downtempo territory.

What we noticed

The first half of the album maintains a consistent downtempo beat, while the second half introduces more varied instrumentation and tempo shifts.
Vocals are layered with harmonies that often echo or reverberate, creating a spacious and ethereal quality throughout the tracks.
Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that allow for atmospheric build-up before returning to vocal melodies.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 It’s Not Happening 3:01
2 In the Ashes 4:05
3 This Is Why 3:53
4 Epilogue 3:28
5 Vixen 4:03
6 Angels and Angles 4:17
7 Sustaining 3:17
8 Main Street 3:12
9 For Life 4:07
10 No or Yes 3:48
11 Spin 3:23
12 Moonwalking 4:52

What to play next

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The Beat Becomes a Sound

2013

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Of Birds, Bees, Butterflies, Etc.

2009

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