What makes Home by Nosaj Thing notable?

Home received critical acclaim for its innovative production and emotional depth, landing on multiple year-end lists and gaining recognition within electronic music circles. It also showcased Nosaj Thing’s ability to create immersive soundscapes, influencing emerging artists in the downtempo and experimental electronic scenes. Released in early 2013, Home marked Nosaj Thing's return after his debut album Drift in 2009. By this point, he had established himself within the electronic music scene, blending ambient sounds with hip-hop influences and collaborating with notable artists. This album solidified his place as a significant figure in the genre, showcasing his evolving style.

How many songs are on Home?

Home has 11 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Home

Nosaj Thing · 2013

36 min · 11 tracks · electronic music

A lush tapestry of electronic textures intertwines with ethereal melodies, creating a reflective soundscape that feels both intimate and expansive.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Home — The opening track introduces the album's sonic themes with delicate layers of sound that set a contemplative mood, embodying the overall essence of the project.
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Eclipse/Blue — This track features a dynamic interplay between rhythm and melody, highlighting Nosaj Thing's ability to blend intricate beats with atmospheric elements, creating an engaging listening experience.
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Safe — With its soothing synth lines and gentle percussion, Safe exemplifies the album's introspective nature while exploring themes of comfort and vulnerability in relationships.
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Distance — Distance stands out for its haunting vocal samples and minimalist production, encapsulating feelings of longing and separation that resonate throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate layering and atmospheric sound create an immersive listening experience.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering textures and melodies, while the second half introduces more rhythmic elements.
Several tracks utilize a minimalistic approach, with sparse instrumentation allowing for moments of silence that enhance the overall atmosphere.
The album closes with a track that fades out slowly, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.

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

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

Safe

The bridge shifts to a sparse arrangement where silence accentuates the emotional weight of the words about seeking solace.

This moment starkly contrasts with the surrounding layers, emphasizing intimacy by stripping down the instrumentation, thereby magnifying the lyrical content.

Tracklist

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

1 Home 2:39
2 Eclipse/Blue 4:29
3 Safe 3:48
4 Glue 4:18
5 Distance 3:16
6 Tell 2:50
7 Snap 3:26
8 Prelude 1:41
9 Try 4:02
10 Phase III 3:23
11 Light 3 2:43

What to play next

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Fated

2015

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Drift

2009

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