Shutter Release cover

Shutter Release

Lymbyc Systym · 2009

41 min · 10 tracks · electronic music

A textured blend of electronic soundscapes and intricate melodies that evoke both nostalgia and introspection.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Trichromatic — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its vibrant layers of synths and intricate rhythms, showcasing the duo's knack for blending complexity with accessibility.
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    Interior — With its lush instrumentation and shifting dynamics, this track exemplifies the emotional depth Lymbyc Systym achieves through their experimental approach to melody and rhythm.
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    Shutter Release — The title track encapsulates the album’s essence with its haunting melodies and an evocative build-up, creating a reflective atmosphere that resonates throughout the project.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's atmospheric compositions and cohesive sound make it a notable entry in the electronic genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of layered synths that create rich, atmospheric soundscapes across all ten tracks.
  • Each track maintains a relatively slow tempo, with subtle variations in dynamics and texture rather than abrupt changes.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

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 Trichromatic 5:25
  • 2 Ghost Clock 3:42
  • 3 Interiors 4:35
  • 4 Bedroom Anthem 2:34
  • 5 Kubrick 4:16
  • 6 Contemporary Art 3:40
  • 7 T-Ball 2:57
  • 8 Shutter Release 3:41
  • 9 Teddy 4:35
  • 10 Late Night Classic 6:16

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