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The Necks · 2013

68 min · 1 track · jazz

A sprawling, meditative journey through intricate soundscapes and subtle improvisation that feels both expansive and intimate.

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    Open — The title track is a monumental piece that unfolds gradually, revealing layers of texture and emotional depth as it progresses through its lengthy duration.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
86 /100
Summit
Higher than 100% of albums we've rated

The album's immersive structure and intricate improvisation create a unique listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album consists of a single, continuous track that evolves over its entire length, creating a seamless flow of sound.
  • It features minimalistic instrumentation with repetitive motifs that gradually shift and develop, inviting deep listening.
  • The dynamics fluctuate subtly, with moments of quiet introspection contrasted by more intense passages, maintaining listener engagement.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
9/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
10/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Open 1:08:05

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