Supreme Beings of Leisure
Supreme Beings of Leisure · 2000
48 min · 12 tracks · trip hop
Dreamy trip-hop soundscapes blend with seductive vocals, creating an atmospheric journey through love and longing.
Top tracks — play these first
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Never the Same — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, inviting listeners into the band's sonic world.
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Gold Digger — A standout track that combines catchy hooks with a deep groove, reflecting the band's ability to merge pop sensibilities with trip hop elements.
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Strangelove Addiction — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound, blending sultry vocals with lush instrumentation that captures the essence of desire and complexity in relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends lush soundscapes with varied vocal styles, creating a cohesive yet distinctive trip-hop experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build a steady, mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and textures.
- Vocals are layered with atmospheric synths and samples, creating a lush soundscape that emphasizes mood over traditional song structure.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements alongside melodic singing, adding to the album's dreamy quality.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You're Always the Sun
The moment shifts from reflective verses to a bright chorus that celebrates unwavering love despite life's challenges.
This dynamic change enhances the emotional impact, contrasting darker themes with an uplifting resolution that underscores resilience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Never the Same 4:03
- 2 Gold Digger 4:11
- 3 Last Girl on Earth 4:15
- 4 Strangelove Addiction 5:04
- 5 Ain’t Got Nothin’ 3:31
- 6 Truth From Fiction 4:07
- 7 You’re Always the Sun 3:56
- 8 Sublime 3:41
- 9 Nothin’ Like Tomorrow 4:42
- 10 What’s the Deal 3:48
- 11 Under the Gun 3:30
- 12 Strange Love Addiction (Eric Kupper 12" vocal mix) 3:42
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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