Le Volume du vent
Karkwa · 2008
49 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal melodies weave through intricate arrangements, blending rock sensibilities with atmospheric textures for a hauntingly immersive experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Le Compteur — Opening with a striking blend of vocals and instrumentation, this track sets the tone for the album's exploration of time and existence.
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Oublie pas — This song features poignant lyrics that focus on memory and loss, showcasing Karkwa's ability to evoke deep emotion through their songwriting.
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Le Solstice — With its expansive soundscapes and shifting dynamics, this track encapsulates the band's signature style while reflecting themes of change and renewal.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalKarkwa's blend of ethereal melodies and intricate arrangements creates a distinctive sound within alternative rock.
What we noticed
- The sequencing maintains a consistent mood, with transitions between songs often blending seamlessly into one another.
- 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
- ethereal melodies for reflective moments
- immersive soundscapes for quiet evenings
- haunting instrumentals for deep focus
- gentle pacing for relaxed listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
- want straightforward, catchy songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Le Volume du vent is Karkwa's third album, following their breakthrough release, Les Chemins de verre. At this point in their career, the band had begun to establish themselves as a significant force in the Canadian indie music scene, gaining recognition for their unique sound and lyrical depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Les Savy Fav· Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Arcade Fire
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Le Compteur 5:19
- 2 Deux lampadaires 3:11
- 3 Échapper au sort 3:50
- 4 Oublie pas 3:06
- 5 Le Frimas (instrumental) 1:14
- 6 Le Temps mort 3:00
- 7 La Façade 4:27
- 8 Mieux respirer 4:09
- 9 Combien 4:04
- 10 Le Volume du vent (instrumental) 2:05
- 11 Le Solstice 5:35
- 12 Dormir le jour 5:17
- 13 À la chaîne 4:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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