Old Codes New Chaos
Fila Brazillia · 1994
76 min · 12 tracks · downtempo
Eclectic soundscapes blend jazzy grooves with downtempo beats, creating a cinematic auditory experience that feels both nostalgic and innovative.
Top tracks — play these first
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Brazilification — This track encapsulates the album's essence with its lush instrumentation and vibrant rhythmic flow, showcasing Fila Brazillia's ability to weave diverse influences into a cohesive piece.
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The Sheriff — A standout track featuring intricate layering of sounds and a laid-back groove, it highlights the duo’s talent for blending humor with musical experimentation.
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Fila Funk — With its lengthy exploration of rhythm and melody, this track exemplifies the album’s commitment to creating an immersive listening experience that invites repeated plays.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends eclectic soundscapes with innovative sampling, establishing a unique voice in downtempo music.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered samples and a slow build, setting a cinematic tone that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate live instrumentation alongside electronic elements, creating a rich texture that varies from jazzy to ambient.
- The sequencing includes abrupt transitions between tracks, which can disrupt the flow but also keeps the listener engaged with unexpected shifts.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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 Old Codes 1:17
- 2 Mermaids 6:16
- 3 Whose Money 2:03
- 4 Brazilification 8:40
- 5 Serratia Marcescens 3:56
- 6 The Sheriff 9:14
- 7 Feinman 1:16
- 8 The Light of Jesus 8:41
- 9 Strange Thoughts 5:26
- 10 Fila Funk 18:53
- 11 Pots & Pans 9:20
- 12 New Chaos 1:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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