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Second Light

Dreadzone · 2012

104 min · 17 tracks · techno

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Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album effectively blends electronic and reggae elements, creating a cohesive soundscape that invites repeat listens.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of layered synths and rhythmic bass lines that create a driving pulse throughout.
  • Each track incorporates elements of dub and reggae, often using echo and reverb effects to enhance the atmospheric quality.
  • Several tracks transition smoothly into one another, maintaining a steady tempo that encourages continuous listening.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Disc 1

  • 1 Life, Love and Unity 5:36
  • 2 Little Britain 4:30
  • 3 A Canterbury Tale 9:08
  • 4 Captain Dread 5:40
  • 5 Cave of Angels 6:10
  • 6 Zion Youth 6:06
  • 7 One Way 6:00
  • 8 Shining Path 7:09
  • 9 Out of Heaven 6:08

Disc 2

  • 1 Maximum (John Peel Session, 21 August 1994) 7:24
  • 2 Little Britain (Glastonbury Festival, NME Stage, 24 June 1995) 5:04
  • 3 The Good the Bad & the Dread (Glastonbury Festival, NME Stage, 24 June 1995) 5:12
  • 4 Life, Love and Unity (Glastonbury Festival, NME Stage, 24 June 1995) 6:27
  • 5 Zion Youth (Glastonbury Festival, NME Stage, 24 June 1995) 5:31
  • 6 House of Dread (Glastonbury Festival, NME Stage, 24 June 1995) 5:41
  • 7 Dream On (Glastonbury Festival, NME Stage, 24 June 1995) 6:39
  • 8 Fight the Power (Glastonbury Festival, NME Stage, 24 June 1995) 5:49

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Reference: MusicBrainz