What makes Night Walks by Sarah Nixey notable?

'Night Walks' received positive reviews for its lush production and emotional depth, leading it to become a notable entry in contemporary electronic music. The album's atmospheric quality has been praised for its influence on the UK electronic scene, resonating with both critics and fans alike. Released on January 1, 2018, 'Night Walks' marks Sarah Nixey's first album since her previous solo work in 2008, showcasing her return to the music scene after a decade-long hiatus. This album comes as a follow-up to her earlier explorations in the electronic genre, revealing an evolution in her sound while maintaining her signature atmospheric style.

How many songs are on Night Walks?

Night Walks has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.

Night Walks

Sarah Nixey · 2018

38 min · 12 tracks · electronic music

Ethereal synths and haunting vocals create a dreamlike soundscape, inviting listeners into an introspective journey through night-time reveries.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Coming Up for Air — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its shimmering synths and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the thematic essence of searching for clarity.
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Burning Bridges — A standout moment characterized by its poignant exploration of emotional detachment, this track combines rhythmic beats with evocative storytelling.
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Dancing at the Edge of the World — With a captivating melody and lyrical depth, this track delves into themes of escapism and freedom, making it a compelling highlight within the album.
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Neon Moon — This track draws listeners in with its lush instrumentation and vivid imagery, capturing the allure and melancholy of nightlife in a cityscape.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album's lush soundscapes and introspective themes create a cohesive listening experience.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of ethereal synth pads that create a layered, atmospheric sound throughout.
Vocals are often treated with reverb and delay, blending into the instrumentation rather than standing out as lead elements.
Tracks vary in length, with several extending beyond five minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes and motifs.

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

Influence 3/10

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 Coming Up for Air 3:30
2 The Zeppelin 3:46
3 Burning Bridges 3:14
4 Merry England 3:13
5 Journey 3:29
6 Love Is Blue 4:42
7 Night Walks 1:01
8 Dancing at the Edge of the World 3:17
9 Neon Moon 4:03
10 Tiger Woman 2:57
11 Follow Me 2:55
12 The Planet of Dreams 2:50

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