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Silenced

The Black Dog · 2005

58 min · 18 tracks · techno

A cerebral blend of glitchy beats and atmospheric soundscapes that challenge the boundaries of techno.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Trojan Horus, Part 1 — This track sets the tone for the album with its intricate layering of rhythms and ethereal sounds, establishing the immersive atmosphere that characterizes 'Silenced'.
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    Remote Viewing — Combining hypnotic beats with haunting melodies, this track exemplifies the album's exploration of perception and reality through sound.
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    Machine Machina — At just over a minute long, this piece delivers a punchy burst of rhythmic complexity that encapsulates the album's themes of technology and human experience.

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 complex soundscapes and rhythmic depth create an engaging experience, though its cohesion is slightly uneven.

What we noticed

  • The album features extended tracks, with several pieces exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes.
  • Each track employs intricate layering of glitchy beats and ambient textures, creating a dense soundscape that evolves over time.
  • The first half of the album focuses on rhythmic experimentation, while the latter half shifts towards more atmospheric and abstract compositions.
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
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • cerebral soundscapes for deep focus
  • pacing shifts that provoke thought
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • immersive listening for introspective moments
  • experimental textures with glitchy nuances

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking straightforward, catchy tunes
  • prefer predictable song structures

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2005, 'Silenced' marks The Black Dog's return to the music scene after a brief hiatus, following their previous album, 'Music for Real Airports'. This period saw them experimenting with more abstract and conceptual sounds, reflecting a shift in their artistic direction as they embraced a more avant-garde approach.
Stylistic neighbors
Aphex Twin· Squarepusher· B12

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Trojan Horus, Part 1 4:25
  • 2 Trojan Horus, Part 2 2:29
  • 3 Lam Vril 4:31
  • 4 Truth Benders D.I.E 3:22
  • 5 Bolt 23 Blue Screen ov Death 0:37
  • 6 Alt/Return/Dash/Kill 3:54
  • 7 Bolt 777 Ordinary Boy 0:41
  • 8 Drexian City R.I.D.E 3:38
  • 9 Remote Viewing 4:33
  • 10 Gummi Void 4:55
  • 11 Machine Machina 1:35
  • 12 The Stele of Revealing 2:56
  • 13 Songs for Other People 2:07
  • 14 Break Down on Lake Shore Drive 1:10
  • 15 Bolt 33 Glitch & Chin 1:02
  • 16 Sudden Intake 5:11
  • 17 4 3s 555, Part 1 2:57
  • 18 4 3s 555, Part 2 8:13

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