Rock It to the Moon
Electrelane · 2001
73 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A sprawling blend of instrumental experimentation and melodic intricacies that captures the essence of early 2000s alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Invisible Dog — As the opening track, it sets a tone of exploration with its captivating melodies and intricate arrangements, encapsulating the band's early sound.
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Long Dark — This nearly ten-minute piece showcases Electrelane's ability to build tension through gradual sonic evolution, blending serene passages with climactic crescendos.
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Mother — At over twenty minutes, this ambitious closer encapsulates the album's experimental spirit, transitioning through diverse moods and textures while challenging conventional song structures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of melody and abstraction, but lacks the cohesion and impact of later works in the genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a dynamic instrumental track that sets a tone of experimentation, followed by tracks that alternate between melodic and more abstract soundscapes.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections, allowing for gradual build-ups and explorations of texture rather than adhering to traditional song structures.
- The final track is notably longer than the others, creating a sense of closure while also leaving some thematic elements unresolved.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
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 The Invisible Dog 4:20
- 2 Long Dark 9:46
- 3 Gabriel 4:25
- 4 Film Music 3:57
- 5 Blue Straggler 6:49
- 6 Many Peaks 4:01
- 7 Le Song 3:25
- 8 Spartakiade 1:41
- 9 U.O.R. 8:42
- 10 The Boat 4:25
- 11 Mother 22:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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