Transmissions
Starset · 2014
60 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
An immersive blend of electronic textures and alternative rock that explores themes of technology and existentialism.
Top tracks — play these first
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Down With the Fallen Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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My Demons — This track encapsulates the album's fusion of electronic elements with powerful rock instrumentation, serving as a standout anthem that showcases the band's thematic depth.
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Halo — Halo features soaring melodies and introspective lyrics that reflect the album's overarching themes of struggle and self-discovery, highlighting Starset's unique sound.
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It Has Begun — Opening with an atmospheric build-up, this track sets the tone for the album's narrative journey, blending heavy guitar riffs with electronic layers that define Starset's style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines strong production with thematic depth, though it follows familiar genre tropes.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cinematic intro that sets a thematic tone, followed by tracks that blend heavy guitar riffs with electronic elements.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and dynamic shifts in intensity, particularly between verses and choruses.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, creating a reflective atmosphere as the album concludes.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- dynamic journey with cinematic intensity
- for reflective late nights
- engaging storytelling through sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
- seek instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Debut album that established Starset's presence and garnered significant attention.
- Career context
- Released on July 8, 2014, Transmissions is Starset's debut album, marking their entry into the music scene after forming in 2013. The band, led by vocalist Dustin Bates, aimed to fuse cinematic soundscapes with narrative-driven storytelling, positioning themselves as innovators within the alternative rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Red Sun Rising· Breaking Benjamin· Skillet
Tracklist
- 1 First Light 1:24
- 2 Down With the Fallen Start here 4:17
- 3 Halo 3:45
- 4 Carnivore 4:22
- 5 Telescope 5:31
- 6 It Has Begun 5:16
- 7 My Demons 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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