ISON
Sevdaliza · 2017
66 min · 16 tracks · electronic music
A mesmerizing blend of electronic textures and haunting vocals that transport listeners into a surreal, otherworldly atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shahmaran — Opening the album, this track sets a mystical tone with its ethereal sound and captivating narrative that intertwines myth and personal experience.
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Marilyn Monroe — This track explores themes of beauty and identity through a powerful vocal performance, highlighting Sevdaliza's ability to merge introspective lyrics with compelling rhythms.
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Loves Way — With its expansive arrangement and emotional intensity, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of love as both transformative and burdensome.
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Human — In this concise piece, Sevdaliza confronts existential themes with a minimalist approach, showcasing her lyrical prowess and vocal vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
ISON showcases innovative production and unique vocal delivery, creating an immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal harmonies and intricate electronic beats, establishing a haunting atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, often shifting between different tempos and moods within the same piece.
- The use of silence and sparse instrumentation in certain sections creates tension and enhances the emotional impact of the vocals.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- ethereal exploration of identity
- haunting vocals for introspection
- immersive soundscapes for focus
- cathartic moments of release
- slow-building emotional crescendos
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, ISON represents Sevdaliza's debut studio album after her earlier EPs and singles gained attention. This album showcases her artistic evolution, building on the experimental soundscapes established in her previous work while further exploring themes of identity and femininity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shahmaran 5:04
- 2 Libertine 3:49
- 3 Marilyn Monroe 3:29
- 4 Hubris 4:05
- 5 Amandine Insensible 4:15
- 6 Hero 4:00
- 7 Scarlette 3:25
- 8 Bluecid 4:29
- 9 Loves Way 6:54
- 10 Human 3:12
- 11 Do You Feel Real 2:29
- 12 The Language of Limbo 3:47
- 13 Replaceable 3:54
- 14 Grace 3:56
- 15 When I Reside 2:19
- 16 Angel 7:02
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