Is Human Voice a good place to start with Dntel?

Yes, Human Voice is recommended as a starting point for new Dntel listeners. Ethereal soundscapes blend with fragile melodies, creating a reflective journey through themes of connection and isolation. When Dntel released Human Voice in 2014, it marked his return after a decade since the previous album, Dumb Luck. This record showcased a maturation in his sound, integrating more vocal elements and collaborations while maintaining his signature electronic style. The album was released during a period of increased interest in ambient and electronic music scenes.

Who is Human Voice for?

Human Voice works well if you're into introspective moments of reflection, lush soundscapes for daydreaming and nostalgic melodies for quiet evenings.

How many songs are on Human Voice?

Human Voice has 8 tracks, running approximately 35 minutes.

Human Voice

Dntel · 2014

35 min · 8 tracks · electronic music

Ethereal soundscapes blend with fragile melodies, creating a reflective journey through themes of connection and isolation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Human Voice Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of communication and intimacy through fractured melodies and emotive vocals, setting the thematic stage.
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If I Stay a Minute — This track features poignant lyrics that delve into the complexities of presence and absence, illustrating Dntel's unique ability to evoke emotion through simplicity.
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Connections — With layered instrumentation and rich textures, this track embodies the album's core theme of human relationships, intertwining electronic elements with organic sounds.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends ethereal soundscapes with intimate vocals, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.

What we noticed

The opening track features layered vocal samples that create a textured soundscape, while the second track is entirely instrumental, shifting the album's focus.
The album employs a consistent use of reverb and delay effects, contributing to its ethereal quality and reflective mood.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

introspective moments of reflection
lush soundscapes for daydreaming
nostalgic melodies for quiet evenings
gentle pacing for relaxed listening

Maybe skip if you

seeking high-energy experiences
prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Marks a strong return after a decade, showcasing growth and innovation in sound.
Career context: When Dntel released Human Voice in 2014, it marked his return after a decade since the previous album, Dumb Luck. This record showcased a maturation in his sound, integrating more vocal elements and collaborations while maintaining his signature electronic style. The album was released during a period of increased interest in ambient and electronic music scenes.
Stylistic neighbors: The Postal Service· Tycho· Moby