Silent Running
65daysofstatic · 2011
54 min · 15 tracks · electronic music
A cinematic blend of electronic soundscapes and post-rock dynamics, evoking the vastness of space and human introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Overture Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Safe Distancing — This track encapsulates the album's theme of solitude amid vast expanses, merging driving rhythms with expansive melodies that evoke a sense of yearning.
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Burial Scene — With its haunting atmosphere and layered instrumentation, this piece highlights the emotional weight of loss while retaining an almost cinematic quality.
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Space Montage — As one of the longer pieces on the album, it masterfully combines multiple motifs and sonic textures, reflecting the journey through space both physically and metaphorically.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's cinematic structure and evolving soundscapes create a compelling narrative experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cinematic overture that sets a thematic tone, followed by tracks that build in intensity and complexity.
- Several tracks feature layered textures and evolving soundscapes, often transitioning seamlessly from one to another without clear breaks.
- The final track concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving an impression of unresolved tension that invites reflection.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- dynamic journey with emotional resolution
- wave-like pacing that invites immersion
- evocative soundscapes for introspection
- for late-night exploration
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone, concise pieces
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Attempts a soundtrack-like experience, diverging from typical post-rock sound.
- Career context
- By the time 'Silent Running' was released in 2011, 65daysofstatic had already established themselves as an innovative force in post-rock, following their acclaimed album 'We Were Exploding Anyway' from 2010. This release marked a continued evolution towards a more electronic and experimental sound, showcasing their ability to merge complex rhythms with atmospheric textures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Godspeed You! Black Emperor· Explosions in the Sky· The Algorithm
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Overture Start here 2:29
- 2 Space Theme 2:08
- 3 The Announcement 3:10
- 4 Safe Distancing 4:49
- 5 The Scattered Disk 3:27
- 6 Burial Scene 4:36
- 7 Broken Ship Ruse 6:02
- 8 Surgery 2:30
- 9 Space Montage 6:20
- 10 Rantaloupe 3:50
- 11 Finale 4:40
Disc 2
- 1 Save the Forest 1:50
- 2 Cosmic Wind 2:59
- 3 Valley Forge Theme 3:27
- 4 Shovel Fight 2:25
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