In 0 to ∞ cover

In 0 to ∞

Acid Mothers Temple · 2010

73 min · 4 tracks · psychedelic rock

A cosmic journey through sprawling soundscapes, blending acid rock with droning textures and psychedelic exploration.

Top tracks — play these first

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    In 0 — This opening track encapsulates the album's sprawling essence, gradually building layers of sound that transport listeners into a meditative state over its lengthy duration.
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    In A — With its hypnotic rhythms and swirling guitar work, this track serves as a perfect example of the band's ability to merge chaos with tranquility, pushing the boundaries of traditional rock.
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    In Z — This piece showcases intricate sonic textures and dynamic shifts, illustrating the group's improvisational style while maintaining an immersive atmosphere throughout its nearly twenty-minute runtime.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

75 /100
Alpine
Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

The album's lengthy, immersive tracks and experimental approach create a unique listening experience.

What we noticed

  • Each of the four tracks exceeds ten minutes, allowing for extensive improvisation and exploration within a single piece.
  • The album features a consistent use of layered guitar effects and synthesizers, creating dense, droning soundscapes that evolve gradually.
  • There are no traditional song structures; instead, the music flows through dynamic shifts in texture and volume, demanding active listening.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 In 0 18:15
  • 2 In A 18:21
  • 3 In Z 18:39
  • 4 In ∞ 18:29

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