The Entire City
Gazelle Twin · 2011
45 min · 13 tracks · electronic music
A haunting blend of electronic textures and unsettling vocal layers create an eerie yet captivating soundscape throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Entire City — The title track sets the tone with its disquieting ambiance and introspective lyrics that encapsulate the album's exploration of urban isolation.
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I Am Shell I Am Bone — This track combines an ethereal melody with haunting lyrics, creating a powerful meditation on identity and existence that resonates throughout the album.
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Men Like Gods — With its driving beat and provocative themes, this song serves as a critique of masculinity while showcasing Gazelle Twin's ability to blend narrative with rhythm.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's innovative sound and structure establish a unique voice in electronic music, though its impact remains niche.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered vocal textures that create an unsettling atmosphere, often blending with electronic soundscapes.
- Tracks frequently shift in dynamics, with some building tension through gradual layering while others drop to minimalistic arrangements.
- Several tracks utilize non-traditional song structures, eschewing verse-chorus formats for more abstract and experimental forms.
- 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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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
- urban isolation soundscapes
- short tracks for quick immersion
- haunting introspection and depth
- evocative themes of displacement
- dark mood for reflective moments
Maybe skip if you
- seek upbeat, energetic vibes
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2011, The Entire City marked Gazelle Twin's debut full-length album after gaining attention with her earlier EPs. At this point in her career, she was establishing her unique voice within the electronic music scene, exploring themes of identity and urban life with a distinct avant-garde approach.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Entire City 2:24
- 2 Concrete Mother 4:43
- 3 Men Like Gods 4:55
- 4 I Am Shell I Am Bone 4:43
- 5 Far From Home 1:22
- 6 Changelings 3:20
- 7 Bell Tower 2:31
- 8 When I Was Otherwise 3:51
- 9 Obelisk 5:12
- 10 Nest 4:15
- 11 Fight-Or-Flight 1:01
- 12 View of a Mountain 3:40
- 13 [untitled] 3:03
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