Serenity is the Devil
Icon of Coil · 2000
53 min · 10 tracks · futurepop
A pulsating blend of electronic beats and haunting melodies, weaving together themes of introspection and societal critique.
Top tracks — play these first
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Activate — Opening with a driving beat and captivating synth lines, this track sets the tone for the entire album while showcasing the band’s knack for infectious hooks.
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Regret — This song combines emotional lyrics with an upbeat tempo, illustrating the contrast between lyrical themes of loss and a danceable rhythm that became a hallmark of futurepop.
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Shallow Nation — With its memorable chorus and thematic relevance to modern disconnection, this track exemplifies the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with thought-provoking lyrics.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines engaging electronic elements with introspective themes, though it follows familiar patterns in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pulse with layered synths and rhythmic beats, creating a danceable atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature contrasting sections where melodic lines shift abruptly, enhancing the emotional intensity of the lyrics.
- The album closes with 'Floorkiller', which employs a heavier beat and darker tones, providing a stark contrast to earlier tracks.
- 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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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
- 1 Activate 5:26
- 2 Regret 5:03
- 3 Shallow Nation 4:44
- 4 Down On Me 4:04
- 5 Former Self 4:50
- 6 Everlasting 5:22
- 7 Situations Like These 4:23
- 8 Fiction 5:12
- 9 You Just Died 5:09
- 10 Floorkiller 9:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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