Shabrang
Sevdaliza · 2020
58 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
A haunting blend of electronic soundscapes and ethereal vocals, weaving together themes of identity and belonging.
Top tracks — play these first
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Habibi — This track stands out with its lush instrumentation and sultry delivery, encapsulating the album's exploration of love and longing through a unique cultural lens.
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All Rivers at Once — The song features a breathtaking vocal performance that captures the essence of vulnerability and resilience, serving as a pivotal moment in the thematic arc of the album.
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Shabrang — As the title track, it embodies the overall aesthetic of the album, blending traditional influences with modern production to create an immersive listening experience.
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Human Nature — This track's introspective lyrics and minimalist arrangement highlight Sevdaliza's unique ability to convey profound emotion while maintaining an atmospheric soundscape.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Shabrang blends experimental sounds with personal themes, showcasing Sevdaliza's unique voice in electronic music.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, often shifting between different sections without a clear verse-chorus format.
- The use of silence and minimalism in certain passages creates a haunting effect, allowing the listener to absorb the emotional weight of the themes.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- dynamic emotional journeys
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Shabrang is Sevdaliza's sophomore album, following her acclaimed debut ISON from 2017. By this point, she had established herself as a distinctive voice in electronic music, melding personal storytelling with experimental production.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Oh My God
The bridge where a shift occurs in perspective, revealing an internal struggle between self-identity and external perception.
This moment deepens the emotional complexity by contrasting previous expressions of confidence with moments of doubt, showcasing Sevdaliza's lyrical dexterity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Joanna 4:22
- 2 Shabrang 3:05
- 3 Lamp Lady 3:33
- 4 All Rivers at Once 4:47
- 5 Habibi 4:37
- 6 Dormant 4:40
- 7 Wallflower 3:01
- 8 Gole Bi Goldoon 4:39
- 9 Oh My God 3:16
- 10 Eden 4:11
- 11 Human Nature 5:02
- 12 No Way 4:56
- 13 Rhode 3:20
- 14 Comet 4:30
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