This Film's Crap Let's Slash the Seats
David Holmes · 1995
77 min · 9 tracks · electronic music
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and experimental rhythms creates an immersive soundscape that defies traditional genre boundaries.
Top tracks — play these first
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No Man’s Land — This opening track establishes an atmospheric foundation, layering haunting melodies over intricate beats that set the tone for the entire album.
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Slash the Seats — The title track showcases Holmes's skillful production techniques, combining samples and live instrumentation to create a frenetic yet cohesive listening experience.
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Got Fucked Up Along the Way — With its raw energy and engaging rhythms, this track reflects Holmes's knack for blending personal narratives with a pulsating electronic backdrop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album showcases innovative electronic textures and rhythms, establishing its place in mid-90s downtempo.
What we noticed
- The album features a diverse range of electronic textures, with tracks that shift between ambient soundscapes and rhythmic pulses.
- Several tracks incorporate samples from various sources, creating a collage effect that enhances the experimental nature of the music.
- The tempo varies significantly across the nine tracks, with some pieces maintaining a steady beat while others explore more abstract, freeform structures.
- 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
running order, pacing, length
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
- immersive soundscapes that evolve
- long tracks for deep exploration
- experimental rhythms for active listening
- unique textures that provoke thought
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, straightforward songs
- want catchy, immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'This Film's Crap Let's Slash the Seats' was released in 1995, David Holmes was already gaining recognition in the electronic music scene following his debut album. This sophomore effort positioned him as a leader in the burgeoning trip-hop movement, showcasing his unique ability to fuse cinematic soundtracks with contemporary beats.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Air· Thievery Corporation· Bonobo
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 No Man’s Land 12:45
- 2 Slash the Seats 7:18
- 3 Shake Ya Brain 9:14
- 4 Got Fucked Up Along the Way 8:16
- 5 Gone 8:09
- 6 The Atom and You 6:40
- 7 Minus 61 in Detroit 9:21
- 8 Inspired by Leyburn 8:02
- 9 Coming Home to the Sun 7:44
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