Point
Yello · 2020
39 min · 12 tracks · electronica
A vibrant blend of playful electronica and catchy hooks wrapped in Yello's signature quirky charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Waba Duba — This opening track captures the album's playful spirit with infectious rhythms and a catchy refrain that sets the tone for the entire project.
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Big Boy's Blues — With its groovy basslines and jazzy influences, this track exemplifies Yello's knack for blending genres seamlessly while maintaining an upbeat vibe.
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Siren Singing — The closing track features ethereal vocals paired with hypnotic beats, creating an immersive experience that lingers long after the album ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalYello's 'Point' showcases inventive soundscapes and playful energy, maintaining their distinct style in electronica.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths and rhythmic patterns that create a lush soundscape throughout its duration.
- Each track varies in tempo but maintains a playful energy, with several tracks incorporating unexpected sound effects and vocal samples.
- The last three tracks gradually reduce the tempo, creating a sense of winding down as the album concludes.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout
- playful melodies for dancing
- intriguing sounds for introspection
- engaging rhythms for social settings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek deep lyrical content
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Point' was released in September 2020, Yello was well-established as pioneers of electronic music, having formed in the late 1970s. This album marked their first studio release since 'Toy' in 2016, showcasing their continued evolution while maintaining the whimsical essence that made them unique.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kraftwerk· Depeche Mode· The Chemical Brothers
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Out of Sight
The instrumentation builds slowly before dropping into a punchy chorus creates a compelling contrast that energizes the track.
This dynamic shift enhances the song's thematic exploration of perception versus reality, engaging listeners through both sound and structure.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Waba Duba 3:07
- 2 The Vanishing of Peter Strong 3:16
- 3 Way Down 3:19
- 4 Out of Sight 3:03
- 5 Arthur Spark 3:35
- 6 Big Boy's Blues 3:27
- 7 Basic Avenue 2:55
- 8 Core Shift 3:00
- 9 Spinning My Mind 3:18
- 10 Hot Pan 3:17
- 11 Rush for Joe 3:25
- 12 Siren Singing 3:43
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