These Open Fields
44 min · 20 tracks · electronic music
Ambient textures intertwine with introspective melodies, creating a haunting yet serene sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Wish I Had Died That Day — This track opens the album with deeply personal lyrics set against ethereal soundscapes, establishing the emotional weight that permeates the entire record.
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Joking About Killing Yourself — The juxtaposition of dark humor with somber electronic tones makes this track a poignant reflection on despair and coping mechanisms, encapsulating the album's core themes.
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These Open Fields — As the title track, it serves as a contemplative conclusion that ties together the album's motifs of solitude and introspection through its lush ambient textures.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's layered soundscapes and introspective melodies create a unique listening experience within the electronic genre.
What we noticed
- The album features long, evolving tracks that often build layers of sound over several minutes before reaching a climax.
- Many tracks utilize ambient textures that create a sense of space, with melodies that drift in and out rather than following traditional song structures.
- Several pieces incorporate field recordings and subtle rhythmic elements, adding depth to the overall sonic landscape.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- introspective moments of solitude
- dynamic exploration of themes
- haunting yet serene ambiance
- wave-like pacing with contrasts
- short tracks for quick reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Benn Jordan released 'These Open Fields' in 2005, he was transitioning from his earlier work in breakbeat and drum and bass to a more experimental electronic sound. This album followed his successful project as The Flashbulb, showcasing his evolution as an artist and composer during a period of artistic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tycho· Bonobo· Boards of Canada
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I Wish I Had Died That Day
In this opening track, the narrative voice grapples with feelings of hopelessness amidst expansive soundscapes that mirror the internal struggle.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Wish I Had Died That Day 3:08
- 2 Sunrise Dramamine 3:13
- 3 Last June 1:40
- 4 Last August 1:04
- 5 I Can Smell You on My Bed 2:06
- 6 Glowing Green Eyes 1:03
- 7 Wait for Me 0:49
- 8 I Wake Up Clueless 2:17
- 9 Warren 1:30
- 10 Pippen 2:16
- 11 I Am the Unbreakable Shard of Glass 1:01
- 12 Taste My Solitude 2:15
- 13 Color Tree 1:35
- 14 Joking About Killing Yourself 3:46
- 15 Thump, Cry 1:30
- 16 Dead on Arrival 1:17
- 17 Eleven Ways to End the Pain 3:44
- 18 The Nicest Day Spent Inside 3:39
- 19 This Is the End of Everything 4:22
- 20 These Open Fields 2:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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