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Telas

Nicolas Jaar · 2020

58 min · 4 tracks · electronic music

A sprawling soundscape intertwining ambient textures with rhythmic pulses, creating an immersive journey through electronic experimentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Telahora — The opening track masterfully sets the tone for the album, blending intricate layers of sound that evolve over its lengthy duration, immersing the listener in Jaar's sonic universe.
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    Telencima — This track highlights Jaar's skillful manipulation of tempo and texture, creating a meditative atmosphere that draws listeners deeper into the album's conceptual framework.
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    Telahumo — The rhythmic elements in this piece showcase Jaar's talent for integrating danceable beats within ambient compositions, making it a standout example of his genre-blending style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
75 /100
Alpine
Higher than 98% of albums we've rated

Telas showcases intricate layering and rhythmic interplay, creating an immersive listening experience.

What we noticed

  • Each track features a gradual build-up of layers, with the first track introducing ambient textures that evolve over its length.
  • The album employs a consistent use of rhythmic pulses that interlace with the ambient soundscapes, creating a sense of movement.
  • The final track concludes with a slow fade-out, leaving a lingering atmosphere that invites reflection.
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
8/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
9/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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 Telahora 16:15
  • 2 Telencima 15:09
  • 3 Telahumo 14:20
  • 4 Telallás 12:55

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