Oh Inhuman Spectacle
Methyl Ethel · 2015
44 min · 12 tracks · art rock
Dreamy synths and jagged guitar lines intertwine in a kaleidoscopic exploration of modern anxieties and surreal imagery.
Top tracks — play these first
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Shadowboxing — This track encapsulates the album's blend of introspective lyrics with a vibrant, danceable rhythm, showcasing Webb's knack for combining emotion with catchy hooks.
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Depth Perception — With its hypnotic melodies and intricate arrangement, this song highlights the band's ability to create immersive soundscapes that invite listeners into their surreal world.
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Everything As It Should Be — This closing track serves as a reflective culmination of themes explored throughout the album, merging poignant lyrics with an expansive musical backdrop that leaves a lasting impression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines inventive soundscapes with surreal lyrics, creating a distinctive art rock experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered synths and a steady drum beat, establishing a dreamy atmosphere that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as moving from soft vocals to jagged guitar lines, creating tension and release.
- The lyrics often employ surreal imagery, with themes of modern anxieties woven into the fabric of the music, enhancing the overall mood.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Idée Fixe 3:37
- 2 Shadowboxing 4:10
- 3 Rogues 3:46
- 4 To Swim 2:16
- 5 Twilight Driving 3:59
- 6 Depth Perception 3:59
- 7 Unbalancing Acts 4:02
- 8 Also Gesellschaft 3:09
- 9 Obscura 3:19
- 10 Artificial Limb 3:14
- 11 Sweet Waste 3:59
- 12 Everything As It Should Be 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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