What makes Reassemblage by Visible Cloaks notable?

Reassemblage was well-received by critics, praised for its avant-garde approach and intricate sound design. It was featured on numerous year-end lists, solidifying Visible Cloaks' reputation as key figures in contemporary electronic music and inspiring a wave of artists interested in similar textural experimentation. Released on January 1, 2017, Reassemblage is Visible Cloaks' second album, following their self-titled debut in 2013. At this point, the duo had begun to establish themselves within the experimental electronic music scene, blending organic and synthetic elements in innovative ways.

How many songs are on Reassemblage?

Reassemblage has 15 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.

Reassemblage

Visible Cloaks · 2017

55 min · 15 tracks · electronic music

A delicate exploration of ambient soundscapes intertwined with intricate, glitchy textures that evoke a digital dreamworld.

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Bloodstream — This track exemplifies the album's ethereal quality with its flowing melodies and layered harmonics that create a sense of weightlessness.
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Wintergreen — With its lush synth pads and subtle rhythmic pulses, Wintergreen captures the essence of the album's balance between tranquility and complexity.
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Imprint — Imprint stands out for its hypnotic repetition and evolving textures, showcasing the duo's skill in creating immersive auditory experiences.
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Mask — This track's intricate layering of sounds and shifting dynamics offers a captivating journey through contrasting sonic landscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

72 /100

Alpine

Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album excels in crafting immersive soundscapes with intricate textures, maintaining strong cohesion throughout.

What we noticed

Each track employs intricate layers of sound, often using glitchy textures that evolve throughout their duration, contributing to a sense of exploration.
Several tracks utilize sparse instrumentation and ambient tones, allowing silence and space to play a significant role in the overall soundscape.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 9/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Screen 3:21
2 Valve 3:23
3 Bloodstream 3:36
4 Terrazzo 3:40
5 Wintergreen 2:47
6 Circle 3:27
7 Mask 5:37
8 Mimesis 5:04
9 Skyscraper 0:37
10 Neume 3:43
11 Place 5:30
12 Valve (revisited) 3:17
13 Imprint 6:13
14 Moon 2:24
15 Cave 2:19

What to play next

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