What makes Too Many Voices by Andy Stott notable?

Too Many Voices received widespread acclaim, with critics praising its innovative approach to techno and electronic music. The album was featured prominently on year-end lists, solidifying Stott's reputation as a key figure in contemporary electronic music and influencing a wave of artists exploring similar soundscapes. By the time Andy Stott released Too Many Voices in 2016, he had transitioned from his earlier work in deep house to a more experimental sound. This album arrived after his critically acclaimed records Luxury Problems (2012) and Faith in Strangers (2014), marking a further shift towards atmospheric and introspective themes in his music.

Who is Too Many Voices for?

Too Many Voices works well if you're into haunting soundscapes for introspection, subtle rhythms for focused listening and emotional depth in vocal fragments.

How many songs are on Too Many Voices?

Too Many Voices has 9 tracks, running approximately 46 minutes.

Released 10 years ago

Too Many Voices

Andy Stott · 2016

46 min · 9 tracks · techno

A haunting blend of ambient textures and hypnotic beats, exploring the emotional depths of techno music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Waiting for You — This opener sets the tone for the album with its ethereal vocals and sprawling synths, encapsulating the emotional landscape that unfolds throughout the record.
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Forgotten — With its pulsating rhythm and layered textures, this track exemplifies Stott's ability to blend melancholy with danceable beats, representing the album's core themes.
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Too Many Voices — The title track serves as a culmination of the album's exploration of isolation and connection, featuring haunting vocal samples that linger long after the song ends.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental

67 /100

Alpine

Higher than 91% of albums we've rated

The album's ambient textures and hypnotic beats create a cohesive and immersive experience, marking it as a notable entry in contemporary techno.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of layered ambient textures that create a sense of space and depth throughout its tracks.
Several tracks incorporate dissonant chords and unresolved harmonies, enhancing the emotional weight and tension within the music.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 6/10

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

haunting soundscapes for introspection
subtle rhythms for focused listening
emotional depth in vocal fragments
atmospheric layers that linger
evening solitude with reflective tones

Maybe skip if you

seeking upbeat party tracks
prefer straightforward song structures

Where this album fits

Career context: By the time Andy Stott released Too Many Voices in 2016, he had transitioned from his earlier work in deep house to a more experimental sound. This album arrived after his critically acclaimed records Luxury Problems (2012) and Faith in Strangers (2014), marking a further shift towards atmospheric and introspective themes in his music.
Stylistic neighbors: Ben Frost· Raime· Forest Swords

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Waiting for You 2:41
2 Butterflies 4:23
3 New Romantic 5:39
4 First Night 5:44
5 Forgotten 5:47
6 Selfish 4:34
7 On My Mind 6:16
8 Over 5:03
9 Too Many Voices 6:08

What to play next

Listen next

Never the Right Time

2021

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Faith in Strangers

2014

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