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Shader

Vektroid · 2012

54 min · 6 tracks · electronic music

A serene blend of ambient soundscapes and glitchy textures that evoke nostalgia and introspection.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    LD・VHD — The opening track sets the tone with expansive synth layers that create an immersive atmosphere, showcasing Vektroid's skill in blending ambient sounds with rhythmic elements.
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    新たな夢Spirited Child (Color Ocean Sky) — This lengthy piece exemplifies Vektroid's ability to craft an emotional journey through sound, weaving together different textures to evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia.
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    凍傷 — The closing track encapsulates the album's themes with its haunting melodies and experimental production techniques, leaving listeners in a reflective state as it concludes.

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

Shader establishes a cohesive ambient sound while exploring nostalgic themes through its production techniques.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of ambient soundscapes layered with glitchy textures, creating a serene atmosphere throughout.
  • Each track maintains a slow tempo, often employing reverb and echo effects to enhance the sense of space and nostalgia.
  • The transitions between tracks are smooth, with many pieces blending into one another without distinct breaks.
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.

  • 1 LD・VHD 7:57
  • 2 花こう岩Cosmorama 6:23
  • 3 ドリーミー 4:18
  • 4 移住 8:55
  • 5 新たな夢Spirited Child (Color Ocean Sky) 13:53
  • 6 凍傷 13:25

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