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Released 10 years ago

Scene Delete

Sasha · 2016

75 min · 21 tracks · house music

Ambient soundscapes unfold with delicate rhythms and lush textures, creating an immersive journey through electronic landscapes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    View2 Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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    Baracus — This track exemplifies the album's deep ambient textures combined with rhythmic elements, creating a mesmerizing atmosphere that encapsulates Sasha's artistic vision.
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    Time After Time — With its ethereal melodies and subtle build-up, this track highlights Sasha's ability to blend emotive soundscapes with danceable beats, making it a standout piece.
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    Bring on the Night-Time — This track captures an air of anticipation with its gradual layering and dynamic shifts, embodying the overarching theme of transformation present throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
73 /100
Alpine
Higher than 96% of albums we've rated

The album excels in creating an immersive atmosphere through intricate sound design and cohesive flow.

What we noticed

  • Each track employs layered textures and ambient soundscapes, with subtle rhythmic elements that emerge gradually.
  • Several pieces utilize field recordings and organic sounds, enhancing the immersive quality of the electronic landscapes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing for reflection
  • hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
  • interludes enhancing immersive experience
  • expansive soundscapes for solitude
  • dynamic flow for thoughtful exploration

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Experimental — This album represents a departure into ambient soundscapes, differing from previous styles.
Themes
immersive soundscapes· night-time anticipation· ethereal melodies
Career context
By the time 'Scene Delete' was released in 2016, Sasha was already a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, known for his innovative production techniques. This album marked his first full-length release since 'Invol2ver' in 2008, showcasing a shift towards more introspective and atmospheric compositions that reflected his evolution as an artist.
Stylistic neighbors
John Digweed· Nick Warren· Guy J

Tracklist

  • 1 Channel Deq 1:58
  • 2 View2 Start here 4:27
  • 3 Baracus 6:15
  • 4 Linepulse 4:00
  • 5 Time After Time 4:16
  • 6 Detour 5:19
  • 7 Pontiac 5:15
  • 8 Cassette Sessions D 3:10
  • 9 Cassette Sessions E 2:30
  • 10 Healer 1:35
  • 11 Modcon 2:55
  • 12 Scarpa Falls 4:50
  • 13 Warewolf 5:35
  • 14 Bring on the Night-Time 5:54
  • 15 Corvette 0:24
  • 16 Shelter 3:56
  • 17 Untitled 3 1:06
  • 18 Abacus 2:03
  • 19 Rooms 5:30
  • 20 Broadcast 0:52
  • 21 Vapour Trails 2:59

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