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Sex

The Necks

56 min · 1 track · jazz

A meditative exploration of hypnotic rhythms and improvisational jazz that unfolds gradually over an extended time frame.

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    Sex — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its lengthy improvisational journey, blending serene piano melodies with dynamic bass lines and drums.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
87 /100
Summit
Higher than 100% of albums we've rated

The album's long-form structure and improvisational nature create a unique listening experience that rewards deep engagement.

What we noticed

  • The single track spans over 40 minutes, evolving through repetitive motifs and subtle shifts in texture.
  • Improvisation plays a central role, with each musician responding to the others in real-time, creating a fluid and dynamic soundscape.
  • The piece features minimalistic elements, often stripping down to sparse instrumentation before gradually layering complexity.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
9/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
9/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
10/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sex 56:08

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