Lantern
Hudson Mohawke · 2015
47 min · 14 tracks · intelligent dance music
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate beats and melodic layers, merging electronic textures with hip-hop influences.
Top tracks — play these first
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Very First Breath — This track features a compelling blend of ethereal vocals and dynamic synths, encapsulating the album's emotive core while showcasing Mohawke's signature production style.
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Warriors — With its anthemic quality and driving rhythm, 'Warriors' stands out as a centerpiece that embodies the album's energy and ambition.
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Indian Steps — 'Indian Steps' explores rich textural elements and diverse percussion, highlighting Mohawke's ability to create immersive soundscapes that push genre boundaries.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Lantern showcases innovative production techniques and a unique sound that stands out in the electronic music landscape.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered synths and complex rhythms, setting a dynamic tone for the following tracks.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and processed, creating an ethereal quality rather than traditional song structures.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo and intensity, allowing the album to conclude with a reflective atmosphere.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady progression with resolution
- kaleidoscopic sound exploration
- headphone detail hunting
- dynamic yet cohesive listening experience
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward single tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2015, Hudson Mohawke released Lantern as his first full-length album since his breakthrough EP, Satin Panthers, in 2013. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from a rising star in the electronic music scene to establishing himself as a versatile producer with mainstream appeal, having collaborated with artists like Kanye West and A$AP Rocky.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rustie· Flying Lotus· Shlohmo
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Resistance
The chorus introduces a repeated motif that emphasizes resilience amidst chaos, creating a powerful emotional anchor for the song.
This structural choice reinforces the thematic tension throughout the track, contrasting vulnerability with strength as it builds toward an expansive climax.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lantern 1:58
- 2 Very First Breath 3:04
- 3 Ryderz 2:42
- 4 Warriors 4:22
- 5 Kettles 3:03
- 6 Scud Books 3:44
- 7 Indian Steps 4:36
- 8 Lil Djembe 2:34
- 9 Deepspace 4:13
- 10 Shadows 2:30
- 11 Resistance 3:49
- 12 Portrait of Luci 3:12
- 13 System 4:16
- 14 Brand New World 3:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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