Palaces
Flume · 2022
56 min · 15 tracks · electronica
A vibrant exploration of electronic soundscapes intertwined with emotive vocals and intricate production techniques.
Top tracks — play these first
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Highest Building Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Say Nothing — This track exemplifies Flume's ability to blend hypnotic beats with heartfelt lyrics, creating a profound emotional connection that resonates throughout the album.
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Get U — Featuring a captivating collaboration with artists like KUCKA, this track highlights Flume’s knack for combining eclectic sounds while maintaining accessibility.
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Jasper’s Song — An atmospheric piece that serves as a reflective moment on the album, showcasing Flume's skillful production and emotional depth through minimalistic yet impactful sound design.
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Love Light — This track stands out with its lush textures and uplifting vibes, embodying the overall theme of hope and renewal present in Palaces.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate production and varied electronic soundscapes, though it may not fully reward repeated listens.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and integrated into the instrumental fabric rather than serving as traditional lead vocals.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady beat while others build tension through gradual crescendos or abrupt shifts in dynamics.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued artistic evolution and received widespread acclaim after a hiatus.
- Themes
- hypnotic beats· collaborative experimentation· atmospheric reflection
- Career context
- Released in May 2022, Palaces marks Flume's return after a five-year hiatus following his critically acclaimed album Skin. This project showcases his evolution as an artist, delving deeper into collaboration and experimentation with various musical styles, solidifying his place in the contemporary electronic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Odesza· What So Not· Porter Robinson
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Say Nothing
The lyrics shift from questioning to affirming connection captures vulnerability within a pulsating beat.
This transition deepens the emotional impact, demonstrating Flume's ability to fuse lyrical content with complex production.
Tracklist
- 1 Highest Building Start here 3:37
- 2 Say Nothing 3:52
- 3 DHLC 2:18
- 4 ESCAPE 4:02
- 5 I Can’t Tell 3:51
- 6 Get U 4:14
- 7 Jasper’s Song 3:01
- 8 Only Fans 2:24
- 9 Hollow 3:53
- 10 Love Light 2:40
- 11 Sirens 3:58
- 12 Go 3:35
- 13 Palaces 4:51
- 14 Miss U 4:09
- 15 Jasper’s Song (Version 1) 5:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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