What makes Neveroddoreven by I Monster notable?

The album features the hit single 'Daydream in Blue', which received significant airplay on radio and helped to solidify I Monster's presence in the electronic music genre. Critically, it was well-received, noted for its inventive production and imaginative soundscapes, and has since garnered a cult following within the trip-hop and electronica communities. Released in 2003, Neveroddoreven is I Monster's second studio album, following their debut, A Dense Swarm of Ancient Stars from 2000. At this point in their career, the duo was beginning to establish their signature blend of electronica and psychedelic pop, gaining traction in the UK music scene.

How many songs are on Neveroddoreven?

Neveroddoreven has 15 tracks, running approximately 54 minutes.

Neveroddoreven

I Monster · 2003

54 min · 15 tracks · electronica

Whimsical melodies intertwine with lush electronic textures, crafting a surreal soundscape that dances between nostalgia and innovation.

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Daydream in Blue — This track stands out for its infectious hooks and dreamy atmosphere, encapsulating the album's whimsical essence while showcasing the duo's knack for catchy melodies.
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Everyone's a Loser — This song combines clever lyrics with an upbeat tempo, reflecting the album's playful yet introspective themes about human experiences and societal observations.
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The Backseat of My Car — With its lush instrumentation and evocative storytelling, this track exemplifies I Monster's ability to merge narrative depth with captivating soundscapes.
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Sunny Delights — This song captures a sense of carefree joy through its vibrant arrangement and upbeat rhythm, making it a quintessential representation of the album’s overall vibe.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

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Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends whimsical melodies with lush textures, creating a distinct sound that rewards repeated listens.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks with whimsical melodies and upbeat tempos, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower pieces.
Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, creating a narrative quality that enhances the surreal soundscape.
The use of layered electronic textures is prominent throughout, with varying degrees of complexity in each track's arrangement.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 Some Thing's Coming 3:27
2 Daydream in Blue 3:39
3 Hey Mrs. 4:16
4 Everyone's a Loser 3:15
5 Heaven 3:54
6 Who Is She 3:31
7 I Missed You So 0:55
8 Stobart's Blues 4:41
9 The Backseat of My Car 4:13
10 A Scarecrow's Tale 0:48
11 These Are Our Children 4:08
12 The Blue Wrath 1:32
13 Sunny Delights 4:40
14 Cells 4:29
15 Big End / Lucifer 6:30

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A Dense Swarm of Ancient Stars

2009

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These Are Our Children

1997

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