Start Breaking My Heart
Dan Snaith · 2001
61 min · 13 tracks · electronic music
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and dreamy melodies, evoking a whimsical yet introspective sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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People Eating Fruit — This track exemplifies the album's lush production and intricate layering of sounds, creating a vivid auditory experience that draws listeners in.
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Mammals vs Reptiles — The song marries infectious rhythms with ethereal vocals, highlighting Snaith's ability to create contrast between upbeat instrumentation and introspective themes.
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Children Play Well Together — With its playful tempo and whimsical lyrics, this track captures the essence of childhood innocence while intertwining it with complex electronic elements.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate electronic compositions with varied tempos and textures, establishing Snaith's unique sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths and samples, creating a rich tapestry of sound that evolves throughout each track.
- The first half of the album maintains a more upbeat tempo, while the latter half transitions into slower, more introspective pieces.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2001, Start Breaking My Heart was Dan Snaith's debut album under the moniker Caribou. At this point in his career, Snaith was transitioning from his earlier work as Manitoba, showcasing his evolution into a more eclectic sound that combined elements of dance music with psych-pop influences.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dundas, Ontario 4:23
- 2 People Eating Fruit 6:11
- 3 Mammals vs Reptiles 4:47
- 4 Brandon 5:23
- 5 Children Play Well Together 3:06
- 6 Lemon Yoghourt 2:24
- 7 James' Second Haircut 4:15
- 8 Schedules & Fares 5:13
- 9 Paul's Birthday 6:56
- 10 Happy Ending 2:59
- 11 Dundas, Ontario (remix) 5:09
- 12 Tits and Ass: The Great Canadian Weekend 4:46
- 13 Webers 5:26
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