Safe In The Steep Cliffs
Emancipator · 2010
57 min · 14 tracks · trip hop
A lush tapestry of organic samples and electronic beats creates a dreamlike atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Greenland — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its serene melodies and gentle rhythms, inviting listeners into Emancipator's sonic landscape.
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Jet Stream — With its driving bassline and ethereal textures, Jet Stream embodies the album's blend of electronic and organic sounds while showcasing Emancipator's production skills.
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Rattlesnakes — Rattlesnakes features captivating vocal samples layered over an intricate beat, demonstrating Emancipator's ability to create emotional depth through sound.
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All Through the Night — This track highlights a more introspective side of the album, combining soothing melodies with evocative sampling that captures the essence of late-night reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate compositions and cohesive soundscapes, establishing Emancipator's distinct style within trip hop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gradual build-up in 'Greenland', layering organic samples and electronic beats that set a dreamlike tone.
- Each track typically features a consistent mid-tempo rhythm, with intricate melodies woven throughout the lush soundscapes.
- Several tracks, such as 'Old Devil' and 'Bury Them Bones', incorporate vocal samples that blend seamlessly into the instrumental fabric without dominating.
- The final track, 'Safe in the Steep Cliffs', serves as an ambient conclusion, gradually fading out to create a sense of closure.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
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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
- reflective afternoon wanderings
- ethereal soundscapes for relaxation
- immersive headphone listening experience
- gentle melodies for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Safe In The Steep Cliffs is Emancipator's second studio album, following his debut, Soon It Will Be Cold Enough. At this point in his career, Emancipator was solidifying his unique sound within the downtempo and trip hop scenes, building on the critical acclaim of his first release.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Greenland 3:11
- 2 Black Lake 3:38
- 3 Jet Stream 4:01
- 4 Kamakura 4:21
- 5 All Through the Night 4:33
- 6 Old Devil 4:01
- 7 Nevergreen 3:35
- 8 Ares 4:28
- 9 Rattlesnakes 4:10
- 10 Bury Them Bones 4:37
- 11 Vines 4:38
- 12 Hill Sighed 3:36
- 13 Siren 3:40
- 14 Safe in the Steep Cliffs 4:48
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