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The Inevitable End

Röyksopp · 2014

84 min · 17 tracks · electronic · synth-pop

A melancholic blend of electronic textures and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of longing and nostalgia.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with emotional depth
  • introspective listening for reflection
  • melancholic textures for quiet moments
  • dynamic journey through varied moods

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'The Inevitable End' was released in January 2014, Röyksopp had solidified their place in electronic music with several successful albums. This release marked their departure from traditional album formats, as they announced it would be their last full-length record, shifting towards an EP-focused approach in the future.
Stylistic neighbors
Air· Tycho· M83

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Skulls 3:47
  • 2 Monument (T.I.E. version) 4:47
  • 3 Sordid Affair 6:20
  • 4 You Know I Have to Go 7:35
  • 5 Save Me 4:37
  • 6 I Had This Thing 5:49
  • 7 Rong 2:33
  • 8 Here She Comes Again 5:02
  • 9 Running to the Sea 4:55
  • 10 Compulsion 6:59
  • 11 Coup de Grace 3:20
  • 12 Thank You 6:38

Disc 2

  • 1 Do It Again (RYXP version) 7:04
  • 2 Goodnite, Mr. Sweetheart 5:02
  • 3 Caramel Afternoon 2:20
  • 4 Oh No! 1:42
  • 5 Something in My Heart 5:31

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