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Innerland

Mark Peters · 2017

36 min · 8 tracks · ambient music

A serene exploration of atmospheric soundscapes blending ambient textures with gentle melodic shoegaze influences.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Twenty Bridges — Opening the album, this track sets a tranquil tone with layered synths and delicate melodies that encapsulate the record's overall ethereal feel.
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    Gabriel’s Ladder — This piece stands out with its haunting harmonies and dynamic shifts that evoke a sense of journeying through vast emotional landscapes.
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    Windy Arbour — Featuring intricate guitar work and atmospheric layers, this track exemplifies Peters' skill in creating immersive audio environments.

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 offers lush soundscapes and cohesive flow but remains somewhat conventional within its genre.

What we noticed

  • Each track features layered synths and guitar textures that create a rich, immersive soundscape.
  • The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, with no abrupt changes in dynamics or pace.
  • Several tracks incorporate field recordings, adding an organic quality to the electronic elements.
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
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Twenty Bridges 4:53
  • 2 Mann Island 4:53
  • 3 Windy Arbour 5:05
  • 4 May Mills 5:13
  • 5 Gabriel’s Ladder 3:36
  • 6 Shaley Brow 4:05
  • 7 Cabin Hill 3:58
  • 8 Ashurst’s Beacon 4:34

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