Horizon Born
Faderhead · 2009
22 min · 5 tracks · electronic dance music
Dynamic electronic beats intertwine with haunting melodies, creating an immersive soundscape that invites both dance and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Horizon Born — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of new beginnings, featuring soaring synths and a driving beat that sets the tone for the entire record.
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Taking Pain in Large Doses — This track stands out for its raw emotional intensity, merging poignant lyrics with an infectious rhythm that highlights Faderhead's unique ability to blend vulnerability with danceable beats.
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Ghost Outside These Walls — Through its haunting atmosphere and reflective lyrics, this song delves into feelings of isolation, offering listeners a deeper connection to the emotional undercurrents present throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe EP showcases solid electronic composition with effective pacing and dynamic contrasts, though it remains within genre conventions.
What we noticed
- The first track introduces a steady, pulsating beat that persists throughout the EP, creating a consistent rhythmic foundation.
- Each track features layered synth melodies that evolve gradually, often building tension before resolving into more melodic sections.
- The final track incorporates a slower tempo and softer dynamics, providing a contrast to the preceding tracks and allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- haunting melodies for introspective moments
- dynamic beats for dance sessions
- short bursts of emotional exploration
- immersive soundscapes for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- want straightforward, upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2009, 'Horizon Born' marked Faderhead's third studio album, following their breakthrough success with 'Nightplay' in 2006. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their identity within the electronic dance music scene, showcasing a blend of engaging rhythms and emotive lyrics that would become a hallmark of their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Combichrist· VNV Nation· Grendel
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Horizon Born 4:25
- 2 Silent Every Day 3:34
- 3 Taking Pain in Large Doses 4:42
- 4 Ghost Outside These Walls 5:58
- 5 Brave 3:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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