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Their Variables

Joy Electric · 2007

49 min · 12 tracks · synth-pop

Bright synth textures blend with intricate rhythms, creating a whimsical landscape of electronic pop.

Their Variables is an EP by Joy Electric, released in 2007. Bright synth textures blend with intricate rhythms, creating a whimsical landscape of electronic pop. 'Their Variables' received attention for its unique approach to remixing, with contributions from prominent electronic artists, which expanded its reach within the indie and synth-pop scenes. The remixes allowed the album to resonate with a broader audience, reinforcing Joy Electric’s influence on the resurgence of retro synth sounds in the mid-2000s. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Their Variables sound like?

Bright synth textures blend with intricate rhythms, creating a whimsical landscape of electronic pop. Rooted in synth-pop.

What makes Their Variables by Joy Electric notable?

'Their Variables' received attention for its unique approach to remixing, with contributions from prominent electronic artists, which expanded its reach within the indie and synth-pop scenes. The remixes allowed the album to resonate with a broader audience, reinforcing Joy Electric’s influence on the resurgence of retro synth sounds in the mid-2000s. Released in 2007, 'Their Variables' marked Joy Electric's seventh studio album, showcasing their continued evolution within the synth-pop genre. This album followed their previous release, 'The Ministry of Archers,' and further explored their signature sound while incorporating remixes from various artists.

How many songs are on Their Variables?

Their Variables has 12 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Tracklist

12 tracks·49:36

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

  • 1 The Otherly Opus (remixed by Solvent) Standout 3:54
  • 2 Frivolity and Its Necessities (remixed by Celluloide) 3:15
  • 3 Colours in Dutch (remixed by Norway) 3:13
  • 4 The Ushering In of the Magical Era (remixed by The Viirus) 3:52
  • 5 Write Your Last Paragraph (remixed by B! Machine) Standout 4:33
  • 6 The Memory of Alpha (remixed by Travelogue) 3:30
  • 7 Red Will Dye These Snows of Silver (remixed by The Echoing Green) 3:34
  • 8 The Timbre of the Timber Colony (remixed by Flashlight Party) 2:43
  • 9 Ponderance Need Not Know (remixed by Engine Beach) 5:15
  • 10 A Glass to Count All the Hours (remixed by Scholastics) 6:32
  • 11 Like Fools, They Bathed in the Pools Standout 5:09
  • 12 The Warmth of Wooden Lanterns 3:59

Release Date

January 1, 2007

Genre

synth-pop

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

49 min 36 sec