Top tracks — play these first
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Rum Jungle — This track exemplifies The Necks' ability to create tension and release over an extended duration, inviting listeners into a hypnotic auditory experience that evolves organically.
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Daylights — The piece showcases an interplay between rhythmic patterns and atmospheric textures, demonstrating the band's skill in maintaining engagement throughout its expansive length.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's long-form improvisations and intricate interplay create a unique listening experience within the jazz genre.
What we noticed
- Each track is a lengthy exploration, with 'Rum Jungle' lasting over 20 minutes and 'Daylights' extending beyond 30 minutes, allowing for gradual development.
- The music features minimalistic motifs that evolve slowly, often layering textures and dynamics rather than adhering to traditional song structures.
- Improvisation plays a key role, with the musicians responding to each other in real-time, creating a fluid and organic soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rum Jungle 21:48
- 2 Daylights 21:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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