Released 10 years ago
Trágame Tierra
Big Black Delta · 2016
51 min · 12 tracks · electronic rock
A pulsating fusion of electronic textures and rock energy, driven by emotive vocals and dynamic arrangements.
Top tracks — play these first
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H.A. — This track opens the album with an infectious energy, combining catchy hooks with intricate electronic layers that set the tone for the entire record.
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Overlord — With its driving beat and poignant lyrics, this song showcases the emotional depth and lyrical introspection that permeates the album.
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Trágame Tierra — The closing title track features a sprawling arrangement that encapsulates the album's themes of longing and self-discovery, offering a dramatic conclusion.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong electronic rock elements but lacks some cohesion and depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a pulsating tempo, and the following tracks maintain a similar intensity before gradually introducing more atmospheric elements.
- Several tracks feature layered electronic textures that build in complexity, often culminating in climactic moments before tapering off.
- Vocals are used sparingly but effectively, often blending with the instrumentation rather than dominating it, creating an immersive soundscape.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 melodies for introspective moments
- pulsating rhythms for late-night drives
- nostalgic soundscapes for reflective moods
- dynamic shifts that maintain interest
Maybe skip if you
- seeking straightforward, instant gratification
- prefer predictable song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Trágame Tierra' was released in January 2016, Big Black Delta had established itself as a unique voice in the electronic rock scene. This album followed their self-titled debut from 2013, showcasing a maturation in their sound and production techniques while continuing to explore themes of love and existentialism.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Glitch Mob· Odesza· Tycho
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 H.A. 2:50
- 2 Steer the Canyon 4:37
- 3 RCVR 4:06
- 4 Bitten by the Apple 3:54
- 5 Kid Icarus 3:58
- 6 Overlord 3:19
- 7 Well My Heart 3:21
- 8 Let's Go Home 3:41
- 9 It's OK 3:33
- 10 Strange Cakes 4:11
- 11 I See Fit 3:41
- 12 Trágame Tierra 10:10
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