II
Moderat · 2013
53 min · 11 tracks · electronica
Ethereal soundscapes blend with rhythmic pulses, creating a hypnotic journey through electronic melancholy and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad Kingdom — This track features an infectious vocal hook that contrasts with its darker instrumental backdrop, encapsulating the album's emotional depth and sonic complexity.
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Therapy — With its driving beat and reflective lyrics, this song exemplifies Moderat’s ability to fuse danceable rhythms with poignant themes, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Let in the Light — This track showcases a shift in dynamics, blending airy melodies with a pulsating rhythm, highlighting the group's signature balance between light and dark elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate production with emotive soundscapes, establishing a solid presence in the electronica genre.
What we noticed
- The majority of tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only slight variations in energy levels across the running time.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for deep focus
- immersive soundscapes for introspection
- interludes that enhance transitions
- reflective moments of emotional depth
- for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- II is Moderat's second album, following their self-titled debut in 2009. By 2013, the group had established themselves as a prominent force in the electronic music scene, known for their intricate production and emotive songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Apparat· Nils Frahm· Kiasmos
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Mark (interlude) 1:36
- 2 Bad Kingdom 4:22
- 3 Versions 5:10
- 4 Let in the Light 4:15
- 5 Milk 10:04
- 6 Therapy 5:45
- 7 Gita 4:22
- 8 Clouded (interlude) 1:33
- 9 Ilona 5:03
- 10 Damage Done 5:26
- 11 This Time 5:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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