Resent and the April Sunshine Shed
60 min · 20 tracks · electronic music
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic melodies that invites listeners into a vividly imaginative soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Delhi Ill — This track showcases intricate layering and rhythmic complexity, capturing the essence of Jordan's experimental approach while highlighting his skill at blending diverse sonic elements.
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The Big Orange Love — With its emotive melodies and rich textural contrasts, this track exemplifies Jordan's ability to evoke feelings through nuanced sound design.
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You Take the World’s Weight Away — At just over a minute long, this piece stands out as a poignant interlude that encapsulates the album's emotional core with its delicate arrangement.
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The April Sunshine Shed — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's themes, blending lush instrumentation with reflective undertones that invite deep listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate electronic compositions that reward attentive listening but lacks a strong cohesive narrative.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of electronic textures, with tracks often layering multiple synth lines and organic sounds to create depth.
- Several tracks, such as 'Delhi Ill' and 'The April Sunshine Shed', utilize gradual build-ups and dynamic shifts, inviting listeners to immerse themselves in evolving soundscapes.
- The running time is extensive, with many tracks exceeding five minutes, allowing for extended exploration of themes and motifs.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- wave-like pacing with surprises
- vivid soundscapes for daydreaming
- imaginative journey through textures
- short tracks for quick immersion
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seeking instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2005, 'Resent and the April Sunshine Shed' marked Benn Jordan's evolution as an artist, moving beyond his earlier works to embrace more experimental and ambient sounds. This album came after his notable project, The Flashbulb, establishing him as a versatile figure in electronic music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tycho· Bonobo· Boards of Canada
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sentroline Voyage 2:26
- 2 Delhi Ill 4:02
- 3 The Big Orange Love 3:45
- 4 Transient Skip 3:32
- 5 Come Horn 2:58
- 6 Delhi Ill (Up in Smoke) 3:44
- 7 Level Two Hundred 3:17
- 8 You Take the World’s Weight Away 1:29
- 9 The April Sunshine Shed 3:20
- 10 Winter’s Last Gasp 3:32
- 11 Elevator Fibbonachi 3:34
- 12 Delhi Ill (Six AM) 2:37
- 13 Follow the Smoke 0:50
- 14 Beaker Sunset 2:54
- 15 Do Not Sex to This 1:04
- 16 My New Red World 3:08
- 17 You’re Streaming Again 2:42
- 18 The Future of Lethargy 1:57
- 19 Visual Chicago Acid+ (Whistle Tip mix) 3:52
- 20 My New Red World (reprise) 5:22
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