Heaven to a Tortured Mind
39 min · 13 tracks
A kaleidoscopic blend of experimental sounds and raw emotion, intertwining elements of rock, soul, and avant-garde pop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gospel for a New Century — This track opens the album with a powerful fusion of gospel influences and psychedelic rock, setting the tone for the explorative journey ahead.
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Kerosene! — With its frenetic energy and poignant lyrics, this track exemplifies Tumor's ability to blend chaos with emotional depth, making it a standout moment.
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Super Stars — This song encapsulates the album's exploration of fame and identity through a captivating melody and introspective lyrics that resonate deeply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres with strong production choices, though its pacing dips towards the end.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features layered vocals and dynamic instrumentation, setting a vibrant tone.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt shifts in tempo and style, such as moving from rock-infused sections to more ambient soundscapes.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in intensity, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- 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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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
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
- wave-like pacing with intensity shifts
- raw emotion in eclectic rhythms
- short tracks for quick engagement
- immersive experience through dynamic flow
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, linear compositions
- seek immediate gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in April 2020, Heaven to a Tortured Mind is Yves Tumor's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed Safe in the Hands of Love. At this point in his career, Tumor had begun to solidify his identity as an avant-garde artist, pushing boundaries with his genre-defying soundscapes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Gospel for a New Century 3:18
- 2 Medicine Burn 4:04
- 3 Identity Trade 1:59
- 4 Kerosene! 5:05
- 5 Hasdallen Lights 2:07
- 6 Romanticist 1:46
- 7 Dream Palette 2:55
- 8 Super Stars 3:05
- 9 Folie imposée 3:05
- 10 Strawberry Privilege 3:52
- 11 Asteroid Blues 2:02
- 12 A Greater Love 3:04
- 13 Folie simultanée 3:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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