Thinking of You
Bogdan Raczynski · 2000
37 min · 11 tracks · electronic music
A frenetic blend of glitchy beats and emotive samples that captures the chaos of modern relationships.
Top tracks — play these first
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All I Want Is to Be by Your Side but You Don't Care Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Unsatisfied Consumer — This track exemplifies Raczynski's ability to merge biting social commentary with infectious rhythms, effectively critiquing consumer culture while maintaining an engaging sound.
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Domesticated Violence — With its stark title and haunting melody, this track confronts serious themes of interpersonal conflict, showcasing Raczynski’s skill in blending dark subject matter with compelling electronic textures.
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You Broke My Heart Now You Must Play the Part When You Come Running Back for Me — This brief yet impactful track captures the raw pain of betrayal and longing, using minimalist composition to highlight emotional weight without excess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends emotional depth with playful absurdity, showcasing inventive compositions within the IDM genre.
What we noticed
- The album features rapid tempo changes, with tracks often shifting from frenetic beats to softer, more reflective sections.
- Several tracks incorporate samples that create a sense of emotional narrative, contrasting with the glitchy electronic elements.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a contemplative atmosphere that differs from the earlier intensity.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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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
- frenetic bursts of emotional chaos
- whimsical absurdity with raw confessions
- dynamic pacing with wave-like energy
- short tracks for quick engagement
- reflective moments amid playful chaos
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek predictable listening experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album showcased Raczynski's unique sound, enhancing his reputation in electronic music.
- Themes
- consumer culture critique· interpersonal conflict· betrayal and longing
- Career context
- When 'Thinking of You' was released in 2000, Bogdan Raczynski was building his reputation as a pioneering electronic artist. This album followed his debut 'Boku Mo Wakaran' (1999) and showcased a more mature sound that explored themes of love and heartbreak through intricate production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Amon Tobin· Squarepusher· Aphex Twin
Tracklist
- 1 All I Want Is to Be by Your Side but You Don't Care Start here 4:35
- 2 I Saw You, With Your Heart, Looking at Me 4:22
- 3 Fnck You DJ 4:18
- 4 Thinking of You Thinking of Me 0:59
- 5 You as an Out-of-Control Extension of Me 4:16
- 6 Unsatisfied Consumer 6:10
- 7 Riot 0:27
- 8 Domesticated Violence 4:07
- 9 There Are Many Things I Don't Understand but I Knew That I Loved You (But It's Too Late, You've Taken Me for Granted) 3:04
- 10 That First Time I Met Her and She Hugged Me (And Then Laughed at Me Heartlessly When I Said I Wanted to Know What It Meant to Love Her) 3:24
- 11 You Broke My Heart Now You Must Play the Part When You Come Running Back for Me 1:46
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