Top tracks — play these first
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Sweet Unrest — This track opens the album with haunting melodies that set the tone for the entire journey, capturing the essence of introspection and unease.
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Goodbye — With its poignant arrangement and vocal delivery, this track encapsulates themes of loss and farewell, making it a standout moment in the album.
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A Bang in the Void — This closing track features expansive sound design that evokes feelings of emptiness and reflection, serving as a powerful conclusion to the listening experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features intricate soundscapes and emotional depth, making it a strong entry in Apparat's discography.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gradual build-up in 'Sweet Unrest', layering electronic textures that create a dense atmosphere.
- Tracks often feature extended instrumental sections, allowing the soundscapes to evolve slowly over time.
- The use of contrasting dynamics is evident, with softer passages leading into more intense moments, particularly in 'Goodbye' and 'Ash/Black Veil'.
- Several tracks incorporate field recordings and vocal samples, adding depth and a sense of place to the compositions.
- 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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7/10
- 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
- reflective immersive auditory journey
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout
- haunting vocals with ethereal soundscapes
- for contemplative evenings
Maybe skip if you
- seek instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, The Devil's Walk is Apparat's first album after his acclaimed collaboration with Modeselektor on the project Moderat. This record marks a significant step in Apparat's evolution as a solo artist, showcasing a more personal and introspective sound compared to his earlier works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nils Frahm· Max Cooper· Ólafur Arnalds
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sweet Unrest 3:34
- 2 Song of Los 4:34
- 3 Black Water 4:43
- 4 Goodbye 4:17
- 5 Candil de la calle 4:37
- 6 The Soft Voices Die 4:22
- 7 Escape 5:46
- 8 Ash/Black Veil 5:44
- 9 A Bang in the Void 6:02
- 10 Your House Is My World 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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