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Symbolyst

Lymbyc Systym · 2012

38 min · 10 tracks · electronic music

A meditative blend of electronic textures and organic instrumentation that creates expansive sonic landscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Prairie School — The opening track establishes the album's ethereal atmosphere with its layered synths and gentle percussion, setting a contemplative tone that lasts throughout.
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    Falling Together — This track features an intricate interplay between melodic lines and rhythmic patterns, showcasing the band's ability to fuse electronic elements with emotive storytelling.
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    Dragon Year — As one of the longer pieces on the album, it builds gradually through dynamic shifts and textural changes, illustrating the band's skill in creating immersive soundscapes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate soundscapes and effective layering create an immersive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album features long, evolving tracks that often build layers of sound gradually over several minutes.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Downtime

    A reflective passage where the perspective shifts from external observations to internal contemplations about stillness and presence.

    This transition invites listeners to engage more deeply with their own thoughts, contrasting the earlier focus on surroundings with personal introspection.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Prairie School 4:23
  • 2 Falconer 2:59
  • 3 Downtime 4:33
  • 4 Nightfall 3:02
  • 5 Falling Together 4:18
  • 6 Eyes Forward 3:17
  • 7 Condense 4:20
  • 8 Wave 2:22
  • 9 Dragon Year 5:37
  • 10 In Transit 3:25

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