Their Variables
Joy Electric · 2007
49 min · 12 tracks · synth-pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of whimsical synths and playful rhythms that transports listeners into a vibrant electronic dreamscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Otherly Opus (remixed by Solvent) — This opening track sets a whimsical tone for the album with its intricate layers of synth melodies and dynamic tempo changes, showcasing Joy Electric's signature style.
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The Ushering In of the Magical Era (remixed by The Viirus) — This track captures a sense of nostalgia through its dreamy soundscapes and upbeat rhythm, embodying the playful essence of synth-pop.
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Write Your Last Paragraph (remixed by B! Machine) — With a catchy hook and engaging rhythmic structures, this song highlights Joy Electric's ability to merge emotion with intricate electronic arrangements.
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Like Fools, They Bathed in the Pools — As one of the non-remixed tracks, it provides a more intimate glimpse into the band's creative vision, combining lyrical depth with lush production.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical synths for playful moods
- vibrant rhythms for energizing moments
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- immersive soundscapes for daydreaming
- late-night exploration of thoughts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, linear compositions
- seek heavy, intense emotional weight
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, Their Variables is Joy Electric's seventh studio album, following the critically acclaimed The Ministry of Archery. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their unique sound within the synth-pop genre while continuing to explore new remix approaches and collaborations with various artists.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Owl City· The Postal Service· M83
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Otherly Opus (remixed by Solvent) 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) 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 5:09
- 12 The Warmth of Wooden Lanterns 3:59
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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