Kokopelli
Kosheen · 2003
55 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A fusion of driving drum and bass rhythms with introspective lyrics and melodic rock sensibilities creates an immersive sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Blue Eyed Boy — This track showcases Kosheen's ability to blend catchy hooks with deeper lyrical themes, making it a standout single that encapsulates the album's essence.
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Crawling — With its haunting melody and reflective lyrics, Crawling exemplifies the emotional depth prevalent throughout Kokopelli, resonating strongly with listeners.
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Avalanche — Avalanche features layered instrumentation and dynamic shifts that highlight the band's range, demonstrating their evolution as artists while maintaining accessibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Kokopelli blends electronic and rock elements but lacks a strong cohesive flow throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks with driving drum and bass rhythms, while the second half shifts to more melodic rock elements.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- introspective moments with energy
- dynamic emotional peaks and valleys
- for reflective afternoons
- engaging vocals with backdrop
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek purely upbeat party music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2003, Kokopelli is Kosheen's third studio album, following the commercial success of their breakthrough record Resist. At this point, the band aimed to evolve their sound beyond their previous drum and bass roots while maintaining their signature emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Goldfrapp· Lamb· Portishead
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Wasting My Time
The verse builds tension through a series of repeated phrases that gradually shift in intensity and emotion.
This structure not only mirrors the frustration expressed in the lyrics but also engages listeners by escalating the emotional stakes as the song progresses.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Wasting My Time 5:08
- 2 All in My Head (radio edit) 4:05
- 3 Crawling 3:53
- 4 Avalanche 6:15
- 5 Blue Eyed Boy 4:50
- 6 Suzy May 5:31
- 7 Wish 5:09
- 8 Coming Home 5:29
- 9 Ages 5:47
- 10 Recovery 5:39
- 11 Little Boy 3:34
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