Hole
65daysofstatic · 2005
24 min · 7 tracks · electronic music
A swirling blend of electronic beats, intricate guitar work, and atmospheric soundscapes that challenge conventional genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hole Start here — The titular track captures the essence of the EP with its dynamic interplay between ethereal electronics and driving rhythms, encapsulating the band's sonic evolution.
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Retreat! Retreat! (Mothboy remix) — This remix reimagines a fan-favorite track with a new lens, layering complex beats over a haunting melody that showcases the band's experimental edge.
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Betraying Chino — At just over two minutes, this track delivers a punchy, concise exploration of tension through jagged rhythms and stark contrasts, exemplifying the EP's overall energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe EP blends electronic and post-rock elements, creating a distinct sound that rewards multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a gradual build-up of layers, introducing various electronic textures before the rhythm section kicks in.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise journey with peaks
- tension-filled introspective moments
- engaging textures
- for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer albums
- seek straightforward melodies
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — This EP represents a shift towards electronic elements, challenging their established sound.
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Hole' marked a transitional phase for 65daysofstatic as they moved from experimental post-rock to incorporating more electronic elements. This EP followed their acclaimed debut album 'The Fall of Math' and showcased their evolving sound, further establishing them within the UK underground music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Explosions in the Sky· The Algorithm
Tracklist
- 1 Hole Start here 4:34
- 2 Wrong Side of the Tracks 1:14
- 3 The Fall of Math (65dos remix) 4:06
- 4 Betraying Chino 2:11
- 5 No Station 2:11
- 6 Retreat! Retreat! (Mothboy remix) 5:16
- 7 4Connection 4:54
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