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Released 13 years ago this November

Solo Piano

Philip Glass · 2013

64 min · 9 tracks · opera

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
82 /100
Summit
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong minimalist compositions that reward repeated listening and maintain a distinct sound.

What we noticed

  • The album consists of seven tracks, each featuring repetitive motifs that gradually evolve over time.
  • Each piece is structured around a central theme, with variations introduced through subtle changes in dynamics and tempo.
  • The final track, 'Wichita Sutra Vortex,' introduces a more complex interplay of rhythms compared to the preceding pieces.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
8/10

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 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Metamorphosis 1 7:51
  • 2 Metamorphosis 2 7:08
  • 3 Metamorphosis 3 3:07
  • 4 Metamorphosis 4 6:34
  • 5 Metamorphosis 5 7:01
  • 6 Mad Rush 16:39
  • 7 Wichita Vortex Sutra 8:34
  • 8 Orphee’s Bedroom 1:39
  • 9 Glassworks 5:43

Reference: MusicBrainz