Raush
Gas · 2018
60 min · 7 tracks · ambient music
Ethereal soundscapes weave through dense layers of texture, creating a meditative journey that blurs the line between consciousness and subconsciousness.
Top tracks — play these first
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Rausch 1 — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its gradual build-up of rich textures and hypnotic rhythms, enveloping listeners in a dreamlike atmosphere.
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Rausch 3 — At over 13 minutes long, this track exemplifies the album's deep exploration of sound, featuring evolving motifs that create a sense of timelessness and introspection.
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Rausch 5 — This track introduces more dynamic shifts within its ambient framework, adding an unexpected layer of complexity that showcases Voigt's innovative production techniques.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's layered textures and seamless flow create an immersive ambient experience.
What we noticed
- Each track features a gradual build-up of layers, with textures evolving over time rather than sudden changes.
- The album maintains a consistent tempo throughout, creating a seamless flow from one track to the next.
- Several tracks utilize ambient noise and field recordings, enhancing the immersive quality of the soundscapes.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- meditative soundscapes for introspection
- immersive experience for deep focus
- gradual shifts in sonic texture
- for late-night contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, energetic tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2018, Raush marks Gas's return after a lengthy hiatus since his previous album, Pop. As a project by Wolfgang Voigt, this album continues to explore his signature ambient sound while reflecting a matured approach to the genre, showcasing his evolution as both an artist and innovator in electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Biosphere· Aphex Twin· Stars of the Lid
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 [Rausch 1] 7:54
- 2 [Rausch 2] 9:46
- 3 [Rausch 3] 13:31
- 4 [Rausch 4] 5:02
- 5 [Rausch 5] 9:43
- 6 [Rausch 6] 7:55
- 7 [Rausch 7] 6:19
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