The Marriage of True Minds
Matmos · 2013
49 min · 9 tracks · electronic music
An avant-garde blend of electronic soundscapes and found sounds paired with conceptual themes that challenge perception and reality.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mental Radio — This track exemplifies Matmos's ability to weave intricate sound design with a narrative structure, exploring the concept of mental communication through layered audio samples.
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Teen Paranormal Romance — Combining pop sensibilities with experimental techniques, this track serves as an accessible entry point to the album while still challenging traditional song structures.
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ESP — The closing track encapsulates the album's central theme by utilizing various auditory textures to evoke the feeling of transcendent communication beyond physical senses.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's inventive soundscapes and varied structures create a compelling yet challenging listening experience.
What we noticed
- Each track varies significantly in length, with some pieces lasting over six minutes while others are under two, contributing to an unpredictable flow.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful conceptual narratives unfold
- immersive soundscapes for exploration
- pensive moments of sonic discovery
- patient listening with rich details
Maybe skip if you
- seeks straightforward, catchy tunes
- prefers consistent, fast-paced rhythms
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2013, Matmos had established themselves as a pioneering force in experimental electronic music. This album followed their critically acclaimed work 'The Civil War,' and marked a continued exploration into conceptual narratives, showcasing their unique method of using everyday sounds in innovative ways.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Oval· The Books· Mouse on Mars
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You 7:01
- 2 Very Large Green Triangles 4:42
- 3 Mental Radio 3:38
- 4 Ross Transcript 2:36
- 5 Teen Paranormal Romance 4:46
- 6 Tunnel 5:40
- 7 In Search of a Lost Faculty 6:11
- 8 Aetheric Vehicle 7:13
- 9 ESP 8:03
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