What makes Shallow and Profound by Yonderboi notable?

Shallow and Profound received critical acclaim for its innovative sound, earning a place on several year-end lists for best electronic albums. Its success helped pave the way for Yonderboi's influence on future artists within the chill-out and downtempo genres, further solidifying Hungary's position in the global electronic music landscape. Released in 2000, Shallow and Profound was Yonderboi's debut album, introducing his unique fusion of electronic music and jazz influences to the world. At this point in his career, he was transitioning from local Hungarian producer to an internationally recognized artist, establishing himself in the growing downtempo scene.

How many songs are on Shallow and Profound?

Shallow and Profound has 17 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

Shallow and Profound

Yonderboi · 2000

66 min · 17 tracks · electronic music

A mesmerizing blend of electronic textures and jazz-infused rhythms that evoke a cinematic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Milonga del Mar — This track stands out with its rich melodic tapestry that combines Latin-inspired rhythms with lush electronic soundscapes, showcasing Yonderboi's unique compositional style.
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No Answer from Petrograd — The track features a haunting piano motif overlaid with intricate beats, illustrating Yonderboi's ability to merge emotional depth with electronic elements.
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Sinking Slowly — With its gradual build-up and ethereal vocals, this track encapsulates the album's ambiance, reflecting themes of introspection and melancholia.
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Riders on the Storm / Pink Solidism — This piece creatively transforms The Doors' classic into a downtempo masterpiece, highlighting Yonderboi's skill in remixing and reinterpreting iconic sounds.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

66 /100

Alpine

Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate layering and unique blend of styles create an engaging listening experience.

What we noticed

The album opens with a brief intro that sets a tranquil mood before transitioning into more rhythmically complex tracks.
Several tracks feature layered electronic textures that build gradually, creating a sense of depth and movement.
Interludes are used strategically to break up longer pieces, allowing for moments of reflection before returning to the main themes.
The final track fades out slowly, leaving a lingering atmosphere that encourages contemplation.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

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 Intro 1:03
2 Milonga del Mar 8:44
3 Chase & Chaser 3:41
4 Cantaloupe Island (interlude) 1:09
5 Ohne Chanteuse 3:28
6 No Answer from Petrograd 4:32
7 100% Trevira 2:52
8 Pabadam 3:55
9 The Severance 0:23
10 Sinking Slowly 4:52
11 Bodysurf 4:04
12 Riders on the Storm / Pink Solidism 4:19
13 Road Movie 6:50
14 Thousand Bells 4:46
15 Fairy of the Lake 5:08
16 Another Geometry 5:09
17 Outro 1:19

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