Takes Place in Your Work Space
White Denim · 2011
15 min · 4 tracks · indie rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of indie rock, funk, and experimental sounds ignites a vibrant sonic landscape throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cat City — The opening track introduces the album's eclectic vibe with infectious grooves and intricate guitar work, setting the tone for the adventurous listening experience that follows.
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No Real Reason — This track features an engaging interplay of rhythms and melodies, showcasing the band's ability to blend genres while maintaining lyrical introspection and melodic hooks.
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Handwriting — With its laid-back groove and reflective lyrics, this song exemplifies the band’s skill in crafting catchy tunes that delve into personal themes without losing their dynamic edge.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and production but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its brief runtime.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a syncopated rhythm that sets a funky tone, while the second track shifts to a more melodic structure with layered harmonies.
- Each song features abrupt tempo changes and varied instrumentation, creating a sense of unpredictability throughout the EP.
- The final track incorporates extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation, contrasting with the more structured earlier songs.
- 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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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.
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Showcases a deliberate departure into eclectic sounds, influencing future work.
- Themes
- office isolation· kaleidoscopic grooves· creative stagnation
- Career context
- Released in early 2011, Takes Place in Your Work Space marked White Denim's fourth studio album. Following their critically acclaimed record, Last Day of Summer, this album showcased the band's evolving sound as they continued to push musical boundaries while maintaining their signature energy.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· The Black Angels· MGMT
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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No Real Reason
A shift occurs in the chorus where the singer questions reality and purpose directly, breaking away from earlier reflections.
This moment propels the listener into a more urgent emotional space, contrasting with the more subdued verses and intensifying the overall theme of existential inquiry.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cat City 3:31
- 2 No Real Reason 5:21
- 3 Handwriting 4:12
- 4 Company 2:55
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