What makes Spare Time Machine by Pepe Deluxé notable?

Spare Time Machine received positive reviews from critics, praising its creative sound design and inventive compositions. The album further solidified Pepe Deluxé’s reputation within the electronica genre and contributed to a growing interest in Finnish electronic music on the global stage. Released on January 1, 2007, Spare Time Machine marked Pepe Deluxé's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed second album, Beatitude. By this point, the duo had established themselves as distinctive voices in the electronic music scene, known for their integration of various genres and experimental sounds.

How many songs are on Spare Time Machine?

Spare Time Machine has 10 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Spare Time Machine

Pepe Deluxé · 2007

46 min · 10 tracks · electronica

An eclectic blend of cinematic sounds and playful electronica that transports listeners through imaginative soundscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Mischief of Cloud Six — This opening track sets the tone with its whimsical instrumentation and intricate layering, showcasing the album's adventurous spirit.
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Last of the Great Explorers — With its sweeping melodies and rich textures, this track embodies the cinematic quality that permeates the album, inviting listeners on an epic journey.
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Lucky the Blind vs. Vacuum Cleaning Monster — This standout track features playful sound design and narrative elements that exemplify Pepe Deluxé’s unique approach to storytelling through music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases inventive compositions and strong sound design, creating immersive soundscapes that stand out in the genre.

What we noticed

The album features a wide range of instrumentation, with tracks incorporating strings, brass, and various electronic elements that create a rich sonic palette.
The use of dynamic contrasts is prominent, with some tracks building to climactic moments before dropping back to quieter sections.

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

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 The Mischief of Cloud Six 4:14
2 Ms. Wilhemina and Her Hat 6:25
3 Go for Blue 3:02
4 Last of the Great Explorers 6:54
5 Pussy Cat Rock 2:21
6 Apple Thief 5:16
7 Lucky the Blind vs. Vacuum Cleaning Monster 5:55
8 Captain Carter's Fathoms 7:09
9 Forgotten Knights Prelude 0:44
10 Forgotten Knights 4:06

What to play next

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Queen of the Wave

2012

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Beatitude

2003

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