Synesthesia - I Think in Colours
Alle Farben · 2014
69 min · 13 tracks · deep house
A vibrant blend of deep and future house that pulses with colorful rhythms and melodic layers.
Top tracks — play these first
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She Moves — This track became a breakout single for Alle Farben, showcasing his ability to blend catchy melodies with deep house grooves that resonate on dance floors.
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Synesthesia — The title track explores the concept of sensory perception through sound, featuring intricate production that exemplifies the album's overall theme of vivid musical exploration.
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Lonely Land — With its emotive undertones and captivating beat, this track demonstrates Alle Farben's range as a producer while maintaining the album's cohesive sonic identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases solid production and engaging rhythms but lacks significant depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths and rhythmic basslines, creating a rich texture throughout.
- Each track maintains a steady four-on-the-floor beat, typical of deep house, while incorporating melodic variations.
- Several tracks utilize vocal samples sparingly, allowing the instrumental elements to dominate the soundscape.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- kaleidoscopic emotional landscapes
- inviting dance floor energy
- reflective moments of solitude
- dynamic flow with varied tempos
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2014, Synesthesia - I Think in Colours marked Alle Farben's debut studio album following a string of successful singles. At this point, Alle Farben was transitioning from being a rising DJ and producer to a recognized name in the electronic music scene, having already gained popularity for tracks like 'She Moves' which featured prominently on dance charts.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Robin Schulz· Kygo· Lost Frequencies
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 2:38
- 2 Leaves 3:32
- 3 Down 4:44
- 4 She Moves 3:17
- 5 Synesthesia 6:28
- 6 Blue 4:34
- 7 Sometimes 3:24
- 8 Because of You 3:49
- 9 On and On 3:25
- 10 Lonely Land 3:24
- 11 Face to Facebook 4:02
- 12 D. Punk 4:05
- 13 Metaphysik Der Röhren 22:07
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