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Transmissions

Starset · 2014

60 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock · electronic rock

A cinematic blend of alternative rock and electronic elements that pulsates with emotional intensity.

Why this album works

'Transmissions' quickly garnered attention, reaching No. 10 on the Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart. Its innovative approach to storytelling through music also helped cement Starset as a notable force in the modern rock landscape, influencing subsequent artists exploring similar themes.
Best for
wave-like pacing with emotional peaks dynamic journey with cinematic intensity for reflective late nights
Context
Released on July 8, 2014, 'Transmissions' marked Starset's debut album, introducing their unique fusion of rock and orchestral sounds. At this point in their career, they were still establishing their identity within the music scene, following a period of significant online promotion and viral engagement.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 First Light 1:24
  • 2 Down With the Fallen 4:17
  • 3 Halo 3:45
  • 4 Carnivore Standout 4:22
  • 5 Telescope 5:31
  • 6 It Has Begun Standout 5:16
  • 7 My Demons Standout 4:48
  • 8 Antigravity 6:09
  • 9 Dark on Me 5:38
  • 10 Let It Die 4:32
  • 11 The Future Is Now 4:45
  • 12 Point of No Return 3:39
  • 13 Rise and Fall 5:54

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