Hidden
These New Puritans · 2010
43 min · 11 tracks · art rock
An experimental blend of art rock and avant-garde sounds, merging orchestral elements with electronic textures and intricate rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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We Want War — This track stands out for its powerful build-up and stark contrasts between delicate instrumentation and aggressive vocal delivery, embodying the album's thematic tension.
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Fire-Power — With its driving beat and layered textures, Fire-Power exemplifies the band's innovative use of rhythm and sonic experimentation that defines Hidden.
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Drum Courts - Where Corals Lie — This track showcases an intricate interplay of percussion and melody, reflecting the album's exploration of structure and form while creating an immersive auditory experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex arrangements and innovative sound design, making it a standout in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal harmonies and a slow build of orchestral instruments, setting a dramatic tone.
- The use of electronic textures is prominent throughout, often blending seamlessly with live instrumentation to create a rich soundscape.
- The final track is an ambient piece that gradually fades out, leaving the listener in silence, contrasting sharply with the preceding intensity.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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We Want War
The verses present a series of vivid imagery describing conflict and desire for change, culminating in a powerful chorus that shifts from personal to collectiv…
The transition between introspective lyrics and a broader call to action emphasizes the urgency of the themes, making it a pivotal moment in the song's narrative arc.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Time Xone 2:07
- 2 We Want War 7:23
- 3 Three Thousand 2:49
- 4 Hologram 2:22
- 5 Attack Music 4:48
- 6 Fire-Power 3:20
- 7 Orion 4:31
- 8 Canticle 1:12
- 9 Drum Courts - Where Corals Lie 6:14
- 10 White Chords 3:42
- 11 5 4:32
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