The Looks cover

Released 20 years ago

The Looks

MSTRKRFT · 2006

45 min · 8 tracks · electronic music

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

57 /100
Foothills
Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album delivers infectious grooves and vibrant synths, making it a solid entry in the electronic genre.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent tempo throughout, with all tracks maintaining a driving beat that encourages dancing.
  • Each track employs layered synths and rhythmic basslines, creating a dense soundscape that evolves without significant breaks.
  • Several tracks incorporate vocal samples, but they are used more as rhythmic elements rather than traditional song structures.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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 Work on You 6:02
  • 2 Easy Love 5:32
  • 3 She’s Good for Business 5:03
  • 4 Paris 5:48
  • 5 The Looks 4:56
  • 6 Street Justice 6:52
  • 7 Bodywork 5:52
  • 8 Neon Knights 5:44

Reference: MusicBrainz