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Invasion

Aleksander Vinter · 2015

100 min · 18 tracks · electro house

A frenetic blend of electro house infused with whimsical samples and catchy melodies that invite both dance and introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Orphan — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and intricate layering, encapsulating Savant's ability to blend emotion with energetic rhythms.
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    Invasion — The title track serves as a centerpiece, featuring dynamic shifts and a memorable hook that highlights Savant's knack for crafting infectious dance anthems.
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    Pizza Power Alien — With its playful concept and quirky samples, this track exemplifies Savant's whimsical side while maintaining a driving beat that's perfect for clubs.
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    1997 — A longer composition that showcases Savant's storytelling through music, blending nostalgic sounds with modern production techniques in a captivating journey.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends energetic electro house with playful samples, creating a distinctive yet cohesive sound.

What we noticed

  • The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks like 'Pizza Power Alien' and 'Massacre' alternating between frenetic beats and melodic interludes.
  • Several tracks incorporate whimsical samples that create a playful atmosphere, such as the vocal snippets in 'Trap Slut'.
  • The last three tracks slow down the pace significantly, providing a contrast to the earlier high-energy pieces.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • dynamic journey with peaks
  • whimsical melodies for playfulness
  • wave-like pacing for immersion
  • for energetic gatherings
  • evocative soundscapes for exploration

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, single tracks
  • seek constant, unchanging energy

Where this album fits

Career context
Invasion is Aleksander Vinter's (Savant) 2015 project, following his prolific output in previous years. By this time, he had established a signature style that melded electronic elements with diverse influences, cementing his reputation within the electro house scene. This album marked a continuation of his exploration into unique soundscapes and genre-blurring compositions.
Stylistic neighbors
deadmau5· Eric Prydz· Kaskade

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Orphan 5:29
  • 2 Upgrade 5:55
  • 3 Invasion 5:20
  • 4 Pizza Power Alien 4:04
  • 5 Trap Slut 5:05
  • 6 Change 4:11
  • 7 Pixel Bee 6:19
  • 8 Innocence 4:04
  • 9 Basement 5:20
  • 10 Colorblind 5:44
  • 11 Return 4:20
  • 12 1997 8:52
  • 13 Broken 6:32
  • 14 Desperado 5:34
  • 15 Problematimaticalulatorture 3:47
  • 16 Massacre 5:00
  • 17 Killer 5:39
  • 18 Dreamscape 9:00

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