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Jesu / Eluvium

Jesu · 2007

36 min · 4 tracks · shoegaze

Ethereal soundscapes merge with dense, murky textures, creating an atmosphere that is simultaneously haunting and transcendent.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Farewell — This opening track sets a somber tone with its slow build and layered instrumentation, encapsulating the album's themes of loss and introspection.
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    Why Are We Not Perfect? — The song features intricate guitar work and poignant melodies that evoke feelings of vulnerability, showcasing the emotional core of the collaboration.
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    Time-Travel of the Sloth, Parts I, II & III — At nearly twenty minutes long, this expansive piece exemplifies the sonic explorations of the album, blending drone elements with rich textural layers.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The EP's ethereal soundscapes and seamless transitions create a haunting yet cohesive experience.

What we noticed

  • The first track opens with a slow build of layered guitars and ambient noise, which sets a dense atmosphere that persists throughout.
  • Each track features extended instrumental sections where melodies emerge gradually, often overlapping with heavy reverb and delay effects.
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
8/10

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 Farewell 6:28
  • 2 Blind and Faithless 3:31
  • 3 Why Are We Not Perfect? 6:43
  • 4 Time-Travel of the Sloth, Parts I, II & III 19:46

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