Is There Is Love in You a good place to start with Four Tet?

Yes, There Is Love in You is recommended as a starting point for new Four Tet listeners. A mesmerizing blend of intricate beats, lush textures, and ethereal melodies that invite introspection and transcendence. Released on January 25, 2010, There Is Love in You came at a pivotal moment in Four Tet's career, following the critically acclaimed album Everything Ecstatic from 2005. This album marked a return to his solo work after collaborating with various artists and showcased his evolving sound, further establishing him as a leading figure in the electronica genre.

Who is There Is Love in You for?

There Is Love in You works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, atmospheric background focus and dynamic emotional journeys.

How many songs are on There Is Love in You?

There Is Love in You has 9 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

There Is Love in You

Four Tet · 2010

47 min · 9 tracks · electronica

A mesmerizing blend of intricate beats, lush textures, and ethereal melodies that invite introspection and transcendence.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Angel Echoes Start here — This track sets the tone for the album with its hypnotic loops and ethereal vocal samples, encapsulating the meditative quality that defines the release.
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Love Cry — A standout piece that combines rhythmic complexity with emotional depth, showcasing Four Tet's ability to meld dancefloor energy with introspective soundscapes.
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Plastic People — This track illustrates a more playful side of Four Tet's artistry, blending infectious grooves with layered textures that highlight his signature style.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

72 /100

Alpine

Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album's intricate layers and evolving rhythms create an immersive experience that rewards repeated listens.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered textures, with each track building upon intricate rhythmic patterns that evolve over time.
Several tracks utilize a gradual introduction of elements, creating a sense of anticipation before reaching their peak.
The final track ends with a soft fade-out, leaving the listener in a contemplative space rather than concluding abruptly.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 8/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 6/10

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

long, immersive listening sessions
atmospheric background focus
dynamic emotional journeys
gradual builds and payoffs

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Critical Peak — Innovative approach and widespread acclaim mark it as a high point in Four Tet's career.
Themes: hypnotic loops· ethereal soundscapes
Career context: Released on January 25, 2010, There Is Love in You came at a pivotal moment in Four Tet's career, following the critically acclaimed album Everything Ecstatic from 2005. This album marked a return to his solo work after collaborating with various artists and showcased his evolving sound, further establishing him as a leading figure in the electronica genre.
Stylistic neighbors: Floating Points· Bonobo· Tycho