The Silicone Veil
Susanne Sundfør · 2012
44 min · 10 tracks · jazz
Ethereal soundscapes blend with haunting vocals, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that pulses with emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Diamonds — The opening track captivates with its shimmering synths and powerful vocal delivery, setting the tone for the album's exploration of vulnerability and strength.
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White Foxes — This track stands out for its haunting melody and contemplative lyrics, encapsulating themes of longing and existential reflection that permeate the album.
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The Silicone Veil — As the title track, it embodies the album's essence through its lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics about identity and perception, making it a central piece.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of ethereal soundscapes and haunting vocals creates a distinctive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered synths and sparse percussion, creating a gradual build-up before introducing more complex arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt dynamic shifts, such as transitioning from quiet introspection to powerful climaxes, which keeps the listener engaged.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- steady pacing with immersive flow
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection
- haunting vocals for emotional depth
- dreamy atmosphere for late nights
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as Susanne Sundfør's third studio album, The Silicone Veil marked a pivotal moment in her career following the success of her previous albums. By this point in 2012, she was establishing herself as a prominent figure in the art pop genre, building on the critical acclaim received from her earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- FKA twigs· Bat for Lashes· Lana Del Rey
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Diamonds 5:02
- 2 White Foxes 4:16
- 3 Rome 6:44
- 4 Can You Feel the Thunder 4:56
- 5 Meditations in an Emergency 2:29
- 6 Among Us 4:23
- 7 The Silicone Veil 5:02
- 8 When 4:05
- 9 Stop (Don't Push the Button) 4:13
- 10 Your Prelude 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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