O Monolith
Squid · 2023
41 min · 8 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling, intricate tapestry of sound that melds Krautrock rhythms with psychedelic explorations and alternative rock's raw energy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Swing (in a Dream) — This opener sets the tone with its hypnotic grooves and layered instrumentation, immediately drawing listeners into the album's expansive sonic world.
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Devil’s Den — A standout track that features driving rhythms and frenetic energy, capturing the band's ability to blend chaos with melodic hooks.
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The Blades — This song exemplifies the album's thematic depth, utilizing shifting dynamics to explore darker lyrical content while maintaining an infectious rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases complex arrangements and distinct sound but may not yet have widespread recognition.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a rhythmic, pulsating track that gradually layers in instrumentation, creating a dense soundscape.
- Several tracks feature abrupt tempo changes and shifts in dynamics, often transitioning from quiet introspection to explosive climaxes.
- The use of unconventional song structures is prevalent, with some tracks exceeding six minutes and exploring extended instrumental passages.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Swing (in a Dream) 4:29
- 2 Devil’s Den 3:05
- 3 Siphon Song 5:58
- 4 Undergrowth 6:35
- 5 The Blades 6:28
- 6 After the Flash 5:34
- 7 Green Light 4:23
- 8 If You Had Seen the Bull’s Swimming Attempts You Would Have Stayed Away 5:14
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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