Machines Are Us
Icon of Coil · 2004
72 min · 14 tracks · futurepop
A pulsating blend of electronic beats and atmospheric synths, exploring themes of technology and human existence.
Top tracks — play these first
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Consumer — This track encapsulates the album's critique of consumer culture through its driving rhythm and sharp synth lines, making it a standout representation of Icon of Coil's thematic concerns.
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Faith:Not Important — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song exemplifies the album's exploration of existential themes and emotional depth within an electronic framework.
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Remove/Replace — This energetic track blends catchy hooks with thought-provoking lyrics about technological dependency, showcasing Icon of Coil's ability to merge danceable beats with meaningful commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid electronic composition but lacks a strong cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo with driving beats, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
- Several tracks feature layered synth melodies that create a dense atmospheric soundscape, particularly in 'Consumer' and 'Existence in Progress'.
- 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
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whether it sounds like itself
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Comment v.2.0 0:32
- 2 Remove/Replace 4:55
- 3 Consumer 6:07
- 4 Shelter 5:53
- 5 Mono:Overload? 4:57
- 6 Existence in Progress 5:22
- 7 Faith:Not Important 5:21
- 8 Transfer:Complete 5:38
- 9 Dead Enough for Life 5:05
- 10 Wiretrip 3:27
- 11 Android 5:26
- 12 Sleep:Less 6:29
- 13 Pursuit 4:42
- 14 Release the Frequency / Afterwords 8:59
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