New Energy
Four Tet · 2017
56 min · 14 tracks · electronica
Ambient textures blend seamlessly with rhythmic pulses, creating a tranquil yet dynamic listening experience steeped in electronic innovation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Two Thousand and Seventeen Start here — This track encapsulates the album's reflective nature, combining ethereal melodies with a steady beat that evokes nostalgia for the past year.
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You Are Loved — A standout moment on the album, this track features lush synths and emotive vocal samples that create a sense of warmth and connection.
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LA Trance — With its hypnotic rhythm and layered textures, this track exemplifies Four Tet's ability to blend organic sounds with electronic production techniques.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate sound design and rhythmic evolution, rewarding repeat listens while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered ambient textures that evolve gradually over each track.
- Several tracks incorporate rhythmic pulses that build in complexity, creating a dynamic interplay with the ambient elements.
- The last three tracks exhibit a noticeable drop in tempo, allowing for a more reflective and tranquil conclusion.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative soundscapes for focus
- dynamic journey through sound
- wave-like pacing for relaxation
- gentle transitions between tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Highlights Four Tet's intricate sound design and emotional depth, marking an artistic high point.
- Themes
- nostalgic reflections· hypnotic rhythms
- Career context
- Released on September 29, 2017, New Energy marks Four Tet's fifth studio album and comes after the critically acclaimed Morning/Evening (2015). At this point in his career, Four Tet had already solidified his status as a pioneering figure in the electronica scene, known for merging elements of house, techno, and experimental music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Floating Points· Bonobo· Tycho
Tracklist
- 1 Alap 1:21
- 2 Two Thousand and Seventeen Start here 4:12
- 3 LA Trance 5:47
- 4 Tremper 1:29
- 5 Lush 5:11
- 6 Scientists 4:59
- 7 Falls 2 1:12
- 8 You Are Loved 6:08
- 9 SW9 9SL 7:55
- 10 10 Midi 1:25
- 11 Memories 3:17
- 12 Daughter 4:55
- 13 Gentle Soul 1:12
- 14 Planet 7:18
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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