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Technoself

Deantoni Parks · 2015

42 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock

An experimental blend of electronic textures and intricate rhythms creates a sonic landscape that is both immersive and disorienting.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Black Axioms — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its complex layers of sound and rhythmic experimentation, drawing listeners into Parks' intricate world.
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    Ashes — This track showcases Parks' ability to intertwine emotional depth with avant-garde instrumentation, making it a standout moment on the album.
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    Fosse In The Grass — Integrating eclectic beats and atmospheric sounds, this track exemplifies Parks' skill in creating rich auditory environments that invite exploration.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

61 /100
Treeline
Higher than 71% of albums we've rated

The album's experimental nature and intricate rhythms create a unique sonic landscape, though it may not have widespread recognition.

What we noticed

  • The album features a wide range of electronic textures, with tracks often shifting between rhythmic complexity and ambient soundscapes.
  • The use of layered instrumentation allows for dense arrangements that evolve gradually, often building tension before resolving.
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
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Black Axioms 6:14
  • 2 Our Shadows 2:42
  • 3 Down 2:54
  • 4 Graphite 2:58
  • 5 Ashes 4:21
  • 6 Methodist 4:29
  • 7 Automatic 2:33
  • 8 Pebble 3:10
  • 9 Fosse In The Grass 4:46
  • 10 Bombay 3:28
  • 11 Orbis Magnus 4:26

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