Tentacles
Crystal Antlers · 2009
40 min · 13 tracks · indie rock
A frenetic blend of psychedelic rock and experimental sounds, weaving intricate melodies through disjointed song structures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Painless Sleep — The opening track sets a frenetic tone with its unsettling rhythms and layered instrumentation, encapsulating the album's experimental spirit right from the start.
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Vapor Trail — This track showcases the band's ability to blend melodic hooks with chaotic bursts of sound, illustrating their unique approach to songwriting and structure.
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Swollen Sky — As one of the longer tracks on the album, it allows for an expansive exploration of sound that builds tension and atmosphere, making it a standout moment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's adventurous arrangements and unique sound help it stand out in the indie rock landscape of its time.
What we noticed
- The album features abrupt tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from frenetic energy to quieter, more introspective moments.
- Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, such as extended instrumental sections that deviate from traditional verse-chorus formats.
- The use of layered instrumentation creates a dense soundscape, with multiple melodies intertwining and overlapping throughout the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Painless Sleep 2:16
- 2 Dust 2:27
- 3 Time Erased 3:37
- 4 Andrew 3:35
- 5 Vapor Trail 2:19
- 6 Tentacles 1:54
- 7 Until the Sun Dies, Part 1 2:51
- 8 Memorized 3:53
- 9 Glacier 3:01
- 10 Foot of the Mountain 0:25
- 11 Your Spears 2:24
- 12 Swollen Sky 4:12
- 13 Several Tongues 7:11
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