Syncopated City
London Elektricity · 2008
66 min · 11 tracks · drum and bass
A vibrant blend of intricate drum and bass rhythms layered with lush melodies and atmospheric soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Just One Second — This track stands out for its captivating vocal hook and seamless integration of orchestral elements with driving basslines, showcasing the album's emotional depth.
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Southeastern Dream — Blending ethereal soundscapes with intricate rhythms, this track encapsulates the album's cinematic feel while maintaining dancefloor appeal.
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All Hell Is Breaking Loose — With its energetic pace and dynamic build-ups, this track reflects the album's ability to balance intensity with melodic sophistication.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Syncopated City showcases intricate rhythms and lush melodies, effectively blending energy with atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features rapid drum patterns layered with melodic synth lines, setting a vibrant tone.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and looped, creating an atmospheric texture that complements the rhythmic elements.
- The last three tracks gradually reduce in tempo and complexity, allowing for a more introspective conclusion to the album.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady consistent energy levels
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Syncopated City is London Elektricity's fourth studio album, released during a phase of growing recognition within the drum and bass scene. Following their previous album, Billion Dollar Gravy, this record further established their signature sound while exploring new musical territories, particularly with its cinematic influences and diverse collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- High Contrast· Netsky· Calibre
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bare Religion 6:28
- 2 This Dark Matter 7:04
- 3 Just One Second 5:38
- 4 All Hell Is Breaking Loose 4:44
- 5 Southeastern Dream 6:45
- 6 Attack Ships on Fire 6:02
- 7 Point of No Return 5:55
- 8 Outnumbered 5:16
- 9 Uska 5:42
- 10 Sat Nav 6:47
- 11 Syncopated City Revisited 6:27
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