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Released 10 years ago

Moogmemory

Matthew Bourne · 2016

63 min · 9 tracks

An ethereal blend of experimental electronics and poignant melodies that evoke both nostalgia and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Somewhere I Have Never Travelled (For Coral Evans) — This opening track sets the tone with its delicate synth textures and haunting melodies, creating an immersive sonic landscape that invites deep listening.
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    On Rivock Edge — At ten minutes long, this piece showcases Bourne's ability to build tension and release through layered instrumentation, making it a centerpiece of the album.
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    I Loved Her, Madly — This extended track encapsulates the emotional core of Moogmemory, blending melancholic themes with lush arrangements that evoke a sense of longing.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Moogmemory combines intricate soundscapes with emotional melodies, creating a unique yet cohesive listening journey.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of analog synthesizers layered with field recordings, creating a textured soundscape that evolves throughout each track.
  • The sequencing of the tracks builds a narrative arc, starting with more melodic pieces and transitioning into more abstract sound explorations as it progresses.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Somewhere I Have Never Travelled (For Coral Evans) 7:12
  • 2 Alex 6:51
  • 3 Nils 5:44
  • 4 On Rivock Edge 10:00
  • 5 Sam 4:38
  • 6 Andrew 4:13
  • 7 Horn & Vellum 6:55
  • 8 Daniziel 5:31
  • 9 I Loved Her, Madly 12:29

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