Material
Blaqk Audio · 2016
43 min · 11 tracks · electronic · synth-pop · dark wave
Ethereal synths intertwine with dark, introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly atmospheric soundscape.
Material is an album by Blaqk Audio, released in 2016. Ethereal synths intertwine with dark, introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly atmospheric soundscape. 'Material' garnered positive critical reception, highlighted by its presence on various electronic music charts. It showcased the duo's ability to blend melancholic melodies with danceable beats, influencing the modern dark wave scene and earning them a dedicated fanbase. The album's thematic depth also resonated well within the genre, reinforcing Blaqk Audio's status as a significant act in electronic music. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
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What does Material sound like?
Ethereal synths intertwine with dark, introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly atmospheric soundscape. Rooted in electronic and synth-pop.
What makes Material by Blaqk Audio notable?
'Material' garnered positive critical reception, highlighted by its presence on various electronic music charts. It showcased the duo's ability to blend melancholic melodies with danceable beats, influencing the modern dark wave scene and earning them a dedicated fanbase. The album's thematic depth also resonated well within the genre, reinforcing Blaqk Audio's status as a significant act in electronic music. When 'Material' was released in 2016, Blaqk Audio was in a phase of artistic exploration following their previous album, 'Bright Black Heaven' from 2012. This marked their third studio album, showcasing a matured sound while still embracing their roots in dark wave and synth-pop. The duo, composed of AFI members Jade Puget and Hunter Burgan, continued to refine their electronic aesthetic throughout this release.
How many songs are on Material?
Material has 11 tracks, running approximately 43 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Waiting to Be Told 3:46
- 2 First to Love Standout 3:44
- 3 Ceremonial (Burst Into Stars) 4:29
- 4 Anointed 4:27
- 5 Curious Friends 3:22
- 6 To Be Alone 3:45
- 7 Black at the Center 4:53
- 8 Graphic Violence Standout 4:14
- 9 I'm a Mess Standout 3:39
- 10 Material 3:13
- 11 You Will Hate Me 3:48
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