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Prism Genesis

Vektroid · 2011

19 min · 17 tracks · electronic music

A kaleidoscopic blend of nostalgic samples and digital textures that evoke an ethereal dreamscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Change Yr Mind — This track encapsulates the ethos of vaporwave with its brief, catchy hook underscored by a glitchy texture that invites reflection on personal identity.
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    Waterfall Voyeur — With its lush soundscapes and evocative title, this track captures the essence of voyeurism inherent in the album's exploration of digital intimacy.
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    HBO / Pyro TV — This piece cleverly juxtaposes media references with fragmented sounds, embodying the critique of consumerism that permeates the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album effectively captures the vaporwave aesthetic with its sample-heavy, immersive soundscapes.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of heavily processed samples that create a layered, atmospheric soundscape throughout its duration.
  • Tracks often blend into one another without clear breaks, enhancing the immersive experience of the record.
  • Several pieces utilize pitch-shifted vocal snippets and nostalgic sound bites, contributing to the vaporwave aesthetic.
  • The overall tempo remains slow and relaxed, with minimal rhythmic variation across the tracks.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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 Panasonic / Hearing Aid 0:33
  • 2 Ssun Dreamss 1:35
  • 3 Change Yr Mind 1:03
  • 4 Toyota / Waiting for You 1:58
  • 5 Slime Ritual 0:35
  • 6 Cinemax / Speak 1:25
  • 7 Fujifilm / Cougar 1:20
  • 8 Black Horse / White Bitch MIDI 1:11
  • 9 Waterfall Voyeur 2:07
  • 10 Mosaic 2.1 / Demo 1:14
  • 11 Sharp VHS 1:10
  • 12 Warm Life / Legs 1:18
  • 13 Walkmann / Lil Babies 1:09
  • 14 New Life / CD Player 0:36
  • 15 HBO / Pyro TV 1:01
  • 16 Heaven’s Gate / Sneak Out! 1:08
  • 17 Disku System 0:36

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