Technomancer
Pictureplane · 2015
39 min · 11 tracks · witch house
A pulsating blend of glitchy beats and haunting vocals that captures the essence of modern electronic witch house.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sick Machine — Opening with distorted beats and ethereal vocals, this track encapsulates the album's dark yet captivating aesthetic while setting an ominous tone.
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Joyrider — With its infectious rhythm and playful energy, this track exemplifies Pictureplane's ability to blend catchy hooks with experimental production techniques.
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Technomancer — The title track serves as a centerpiece, combining driving electronic elements with a lyrical exploration of digital life, reflecting the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album effectively blends experimental sounds with cohesive themes, making it engaging within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build tension with layered synths and rhythmic pulses, while the second half introduces more ambient textures.
- The use of glitchy effects is prevalent throughout, often punctuating the beats and adding an unsettling quality to the sound.
- 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- pulsating beats for late nights
- haunting vocals with a mystique
- short bursts of energetic intensity
- immersive soundscapes for focused work
Maybe skip if you
- prefer soothing background music
- want lengthy, contemplative pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Technomancer' was released in 2015, Pictureplane had established himself within the witch house genre and was gaining recognition for his experimental sound. This album followed his previous work, 'Thee Physical', and further cemented his role as a pioneer in merging electronic music with art and fashion.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clams Casino· Lorn· Salem
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sick Machine 3:32
- 2 Esoterrorist 4:26
- 3 Joyrider 3:27
- 4 Death Condition 2:55
- 5 Street Pressure 3:26
- 6 Harsh Realm 3:43
- 7 Self Control 4:16
- 8 Chaos Radical 3:51
- 9 Technomancer 3:27
- 10 Riot Porn 3:18
- 11 Live Forever 3:23
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