Time Machines
Coil · 1998
73 min · 4 tracks · experimental music
Ethereal soundscapes merge with haunting drones, creating an immersive auditory journey that evokes altered states of consciousness.
Top tracks — play these first
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7‐Methoxy‐β‐Carboline: (Telepathine) — This opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its expansive length and enveloping textures, making it a definitive representation of Coil's experimental ethos.
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2,5‐Dimethoxy‐4‐Ethyl‐Amphetamine: (DOET/Hecate) — Its intricate layering and rhythmic patterns create a sense of immersive experience, showcasing the duo's ability to evoke a dreamlike state through sound.
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4‐Indolol,3‐[2‐(Dimethylamino)Ethyl],Phosphate Ester: (Psilocybin) — The lengthy composition captures listeners with its evolving sound landscape, embodying the psychedelic experience Coil sought to replicate through their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album's immersive drones and seamless flow create a unique auditory experience that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- Each track is built around a central drone that evolves slowly over its duration, creating a meditative atmosphere.
- The album features layered textures that shift gradually, often introducing new elements at unexpected intervals.
- There are no traditional song structures; instead, the pieces flow seamlessly into one another, enhancing the immersive experience.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 7‐Methoxy‐β‐Carboline: (Telepathine) 23:23
- 2 2,5‐Dimethoxy‐4‐Ethyl‐Amphetamine: (DOET/Hecate) 13:20
- 3 5‐Methoxy‐N,N‐Dimethyl: (5‐MeO‐DMT) 10:02
- 4 4‐Indolol,3‐[2‐(Dimethylamino)Ethyl],Phosphate Ester: (Psilocybin) 26:46
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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