Monument
Molchat Doma · 2020
40 min · 9 tracks · new wave
Darkly atmospheric synths blend with haunting vocals to create a soundscape that is both nostalgic and unsettling.
Top tracks — play these first
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Discoteque — This track epitomizes the band's signature sound, merging upbeat synth melodies with melancholic lyrics, making it both danceable and introspective.
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Utonut’ — Opening the album, this song sets the mood with its brooding atmosphere and evocative themes of drowning in despair.
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Zvezdy — The track features a captivating melody that highlights the juxtaposition between romantic longing and existential reflection prevalent throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Monument combines atmospheric synths and haunting vocals, creating a distinctive sound within the post-punk revival scene.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, brooding track that gradually builds in intensity, setting a dark tone for the rest of the record.
- Each song features a consistent use of synthesizers layered with echoing vocals, creating an atmospheric soundscape throughout.
- The tempo varies across tracks, but several maintain a steady, danceable beat, particularly evident in 'Discoteque'.
- The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that echoes the album's themes.
- 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 mid-tempo reflective sessions
- haunting melodies for introspection
- nostalgic soundscapes for solitude
- consistent flow for focused listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant high-energy tracks
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 13, 2020, Monument is Molchat Doma's third studio album, following their breakthrough with Etazhi in 2018. At this point, the Belarusian band had solidified their presence in the post-punk revival scene, gaining international acclaim for their unique blend of coldwave and new wave influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· Soft Cell· Depeche Mode
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Utonut’ 5:44
- 2 Obrechen 4:09
- 3 Discoteque 4:05
- 4 Ne Smeshno 3:52
- 5 Otveta Net 4:03
- 6 Zvezdy 3:46
- 7 Udalil Tvoy Nomer 5:10
- 8 Leningradskiy Blues 4:00
- 9 Lubit’ I Vypolnyat’ 5:27
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