Piramida
Efterklang · 2012
46 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A lush tapestry of orchestral pop meets experimental soundscapes, reflecting the beauty and isolation of its Arctic inspiration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hollow Mountain — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melodies and expansive soundscapes, encapsulating the themes of isolation and exploration.
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Sedna — With its intricate layers and ethereal vocals, this track embodies the album's experimental spirit while telling a story inspired by Arctic mythology.
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Black Summer — This song showcases a darker, more introspective side of the album, featuring rich instrumentation that evokes a sense of longing and nostalgia.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative composition and cohesive sound create a rich listening experience, though it may not have widespread recognition.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gradual build-up in 'Hollow Mountain', layering strings and vocals before introducing percussion.
- The use of field recordings and ambient textures throughout adds a sense of place, particularly reflecting its Arctic inspirations.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
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
- lush soundscapes for introspection
- patient unfolding of themes
- evocative melodies for quiet moments
- exploratory listening in solitude
- immersive experience of isolation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Piramida is Efterklang's fourth studio album, released after their critically acclaimed 2007 record, Parades. At this juncture, the band was exploring a more ambitious sound, taking inspiration from their experiences in Greenland and pushing their artistic boundaries further.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sigur Rós· The Antlers· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hollow Mountain 5:26
- 2 Apples 4:15
- 3 Sedna 4:09
- 4 Told to Be Fine 3:43
- 5 The Living Layer 3:26
- 6 The Ghost 4:28
- 7 Black Summer 6:30
- 8 Dreams Today 3:00
- 9 Between the Walls 5:28
- 10 Monument 5:38
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