Split the Atom
Noisia · 2010
56 min · 19 tracks · drum and bass
A frenetic collage of bass-heavy rhythms and intricate sound design, pushing the boundaries of drum and bass into cerebral territories.
Top tracks — play these first
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Machine Gun — This track epitomizes Noisia's technical prowess with its explosive beats and intricate layering, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Split the Atom — The title track showcases a masterful blend of aggressive bass lines and ethereal melodies, representing the duo's signature sound evolution.
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Dystopia — With its haunting atmosphere and relentless rhythm, this track captures the darker tones explored throughout the album, highlighting their versatility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album excels in complex compositions and innovative sound design, marking it as a standout in the genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks utilize unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of evolving motifs and textures.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- dynamic journey with interludes
- wave-like pacing for immersion
- relentless beats for energy
- intricate sound design exploration
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek constant tempo and rhythm
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Split the Atom marked Noisia's first full-length studio album following their rise to prominence in the electronic music scene. At this point, they were already well-established within the neurofunk subgenre, known for their innovative production techniques that had garnered significant attention with earlier EPs and singles.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Black Sun Empire· Phace· Mefjus
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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My World
The moment shifts from abstract imagery to a stark personal reflection about isolation amidst chaos.
This transition deepens emotional engagement by contrasting expansive soundscapes with intimate introspection, enhancing the listener's connection to the narrative.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Machine Gun 4:05
- 2 My World 4:53
- 3 Shitbox 0:57
- 4 Split the Atom 5:42
- 5 Thursday 3:45
- 6 Leakage 1:32
- 7 Hand Gestures 3:11
- 8 Headknot 1:32
- 9 Red Heat 3:27
- 10 Shellshock 3:46
- 11 Whiskers 1:10
- 12 Alpha Centauri 3:59
- 13 Soul Purge 3:00
- 14 Diplodocus 3:01
- 15 Paper Doll 1:06
- 16 Dystopia 0:57
- 17 Sunhammer 3:48
- 18 Stigma 3:25
- 19 Square Feet 3:28
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