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Splazsh

Actress · 2010

61 min · 14 tracks · electronic music

A surreal blend of fragmented rhythms and abstract textures that create an otherworldly sonic landscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Hubble — The track opens the album with an immersive soundscape that sets the tone for the entire project, showcasing Actress's unique approach to rhythm and texture.
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    Futureproofing — This brief interlude encapsulates the album's experimental ethos, offering a moment of abstraction that challenges conventional song structures.
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    Purrple Splazsh — The title track stands out with its playful yet enigmatic arrangement, exemplifying Actress's ability to combine catchy elements with avant-garde sensibilities.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
70 /100
Alpine
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album's innovative production and abstract textures create a unique sonic landscape that rewards repeated listens.

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
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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • atmospheric background focus
  • gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

Career context
Upon the release of Splazsh, Actress, the stage name of Darren Cunningham, was transitioning from underground electronic producer to a more recognized figure in experimental music. This album arrived as his second full-length after the critically acclaimed Hazyville in 2008, marking a significant evolution in his sound and approach to composition.
Stylistic neighbors
Burial· Arca· Oneohtrix Point Never

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Always Human

    The lyrics reflect on existential themes with a minimalist approach, using repetition to emphasize uncertainty about identity and existence.

    This choice of sparse language invites listeners to engage deeply with the concepts of humanity and self-perception without overt exposition.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Hubble 8:48
  • 2 Lost 6:08
  • 3 Futureproofing 1:15
  • 4 Bubble Butts and Equations 5:33
  • 5 Always Human 2:57
  • 6 Get Ohn (Fairlight mix) 6:44
  • 7 Maze 5:21
  • 8 Purrple Splazsh 3:28
  • 9 Senorita 2:10
  • 10 Let’s Fly 6:10
  • 11 Wrong Potion 3:12
  • 12 Supreme Cunnilingus 2:36
  • 13 The Kettle Men 5:01
  • 14 Casanova 2:29

What to play next

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