Top tracks — play these first
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Wildfire — Featuring vocals from Little Dragon, this track exemplifies SBTRKT's ability to merge emotive songwriting with electronic production, creating an atmospheric standout on the album.
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Pharaohs — With its deep bass lines and rhythmic complexity, this collaboration with Sampha showcases the synergy between voice and production that defines SBTRKT’s sound.
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Hold On — This track combines soulful vocals with pulsating beats, representing the album's exploration of emotional depth within a danceable framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative fusion of genres and intricate production techniques mark it as a standout in the post-dubstep scene.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and processed, creating a textured soundscape rather than traditional song structures.
- The pacing varies significantly, with some tracks maintaining a steady groove while others introduce abrupt shifts in tempo and mood.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- SBTRKT's self-titled debut album marked a pivotal moment in his career, emerging as a leading figure in the post-dubstep scene. Released in 2011, this album followed a series of successful EPs that had established him as an innovative producer, blending genres and collaborating with various vocalists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Mount Kimbie· James Blake· Bicep
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Heatwave 2:54
- 2 Hold On 3:27
- 3 Wildfire 3:21
- 4 Sanctuary 3:52
- 5 Trials of the Past 4:24
- 6 Right Thing to Do 3:23
- 7 Something Goes Right 5:00
- 8 Pharaohs 3:38
- 9 Ready Set Loop 3:06
- 10 Never Never 3:57
- 11 Go Bang 3:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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