Ravensburg
Mathias Eick · 2018
39 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A delicate fusion of jazz-inflected melodies and introspective pop rock, layered with atmospheric trip hop textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Family — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its warm harmonies and reflective lyrics about familial bonds, showcasing Eick's signature melodic style.
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Children — With its playful yet poignant exploration of childhood innocence and growth, this track highlights Eick's ability to weave narrative depth into his compositions.
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Ravensburg — The title track encapsulates the album's essence through its evocative instrumental journey, merging personal memory with broader thematic reflections on place and identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends jazz with atmospheric elements, creating a reflective and cohesive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered instrumentation, with trumpet melodies often accompanied by subtle electronic textures.
- Each track maintains a slow to mid-tempo pace, creating a reflective atmosphere throughout the record.
- The final track employs a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection as it 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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6/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- intimate storytelling through melodies
- reflective moments of nostalgia
- warm sounds for family gatherings
- gentle pacing with emotional depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 2, 2018, 'Ravensburg' is Mathias Eick's fourth studio album, following his acclaimed 2015 release 'Midwest'. At this point in his career, Eick was establishing himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary jazz while expanding his sound to incorporate elements of pop and electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nils Frahm· Tord Gustavsen· GoGo Penguin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Family 4:12
- 2 Children 5:42
- 3 Friends 6:14
- 4 August 4:57
- 5 Parents 5:12
- 6 Girlfriend 5:11
- 7 Ravensburg 5:33
- 8 For My Grandmothers 2:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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