What makes Rising & Falling by Layo & Bushwacka! notable?

The album received positive critical reception, with reviewers highlighting its depth and emotional resonance within the techno genre. Although it did not achieve mainstream chart success, it solidified Layo & Bushwacka!'s reputation as innovative artists who pushed the boundaries of traditional techno music, influencing subsequent producers in the genre. Released in early 2012, Rising & Falling marked Layo & Bushwacka!'s return after a prolonged hiatus following their last studio album in 2008. At this point, the duo was re-establishing their presence in the electronic music scene, focusing on a more mature sound influenced by their personal growth and experiences during their time away from the spotlight.

How many songs are on Rising & Falling?

Rising & Falling has 15 tracks, running approximately 72 minutes.

Rising & Falling

Layo & Bushwacka! · 2012

72 min · 15 tracks · techno

A hypnotic blend of deep techno grooves and emotive melodies that invites introspection on the dancefloor.

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Emotional Intelligence — This track beautifully encapsulates the album's theme of introspection, combining intricate melodies with a driving rhythm that evokes complex emotions.
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Can't Hurt You — With its infectious beat and uplifting vibe, this track stands out as an anthem of resilience, making it a memorable highlight on the album.
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Rising & Falling — The title track serves as a reflective culmination of the album's journey, featuring a rich soundscape that captures the essence of highs and lows.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

55 /100

Foothills

Higher than 45% of albums we've rated

The album effectively combines deep grooves with emotive melodies, creating an immersive listening experience.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a moody tone before transitioning into deeper grooves in the following tracks.
Several tracks feature layered synths and repetitive motifs, creating a hypnotic effect that encourages extended listening.
The last three tracks gradually reduce in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion to the album's journey.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Intro 1:18
2 Delta Ahead 7:44
3 Emotional Intelligence 3:54
4 The Way Home 2:51
5 Can't Hurt You 5:04
6 Thylacine 5:17
7 The Big Dream 4:58
8 Raw Defined 5:38
9 5am 6:39
10 Born in the Backwoods 6:05
11 Tender Love 3:02
12 Dancing in the Dark 5:17
13 Killer on the Loose 3:16
14 Close to Me 5:01
15 Rising & Falling 6:48

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