These Hopeful Machines
BT · 2010
59 min · 12 tracks · electronica
A kaleidoscopic blend of intricate melodies and pulsating rhythms that explores the boundaries of electronic music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Suddenly Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its ethereal sound design and lush synths, effectively drawing listeners into the album's sonic journey.
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Every Other Way — Featuring emotive vocals and a captivating melody, this track showcases BT's ability to blend danceable beats with profound lyrical themes.
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The Ghost in You — This track combines haunting melodies with intricate production techniques, reflecting BT's signature style while pushing the boundaries of electronic music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases intricate electronic compositions with strong production, rewarding repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several pieces exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual development of themes.
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent tempo, while the latter half introduces more varied pacing and dynamic shifts.
- 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
Known within its scene. 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 flow with emotional peaks
- immersive soundscapes for focus
- for late-night introspection
- uplifting melodies for motivation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Showcases BT's ambitious production and innovative sound, solidifying his influence.
- Career context
- Released in 2010, 'These Hopeful Machines' is BT's sixth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'This Binary Universe.' At this point in his career, BT was already recognized as a pioneer in electronic music and was experimenting with more expansive soundscapes and complex compositions, showcasing his evolution as an artist.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sasha· Paul van Dyk· Above & Beyond
Tracklist
- 1 Suddenly Start here 4:28
- 2 The Emergency 4:27
- 3 Every Other Way 4:03
- 4 The Light in Things 5:47
- 5 Rose Of Jericho 4:06
- 6 Forget Me 5:09
- 7 A Million Stars 6:38
- 8 Love Can Kill You 4:07
- 9 Always 4:29
- 10 Le Nocturne de Lumière 4:42
- 11 The Unbreakable 6:51
- 12 The Ghost in You 4:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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