Tresor
Gwenno Saunders · 2022
43 min · 10 tracks · electropop
A kaleidoscopic blend of ethereal vocals and pulsating electropop beats that transports listeners to a dreamlike soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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An Stevel Nowydh — This opening track introduces the album's ethereal atmosphere, intertwining haunting melodies with electronic rhythms that set the tone for the entire project.
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Tresor — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of memory and identity, featuring intricate production layered with Gwenno's captivating vocal delivery.
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Ardamm — With its expansive length and immersive soundscapes, this track highlights Gwenno's ability to create a meditative experience that invites deep listening.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends traditional elements with modern pop effectively, creating a unique soundscape.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal harmonies and a steady, pulsing beat, establishing an ethereal atmosphere.
- Several tracks incorporate traditional Cornish musical elements, blending them seamlessly with modern electronic production.
- The sequencing maintains a consistent tempo throughout the first half, before introducing more varied rhythms and textures in the latter tracks.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- dreamlike soundscapes for escapism
- ethereal vocals with hypnotic rhythms
- late-night reverie and exploration
- immersive journeys through sound
- pulsating beats for introspective moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced tracks
- seek immediate catchy melodies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 1, 2022, Tresor is Gwenno Saunders' third solo album, following her critically acclaimed record Le Kov. At this point in her career, Gwenno has solidified her unique sound that fuses Cornish language with contemporary pop influences, showcasing her artistic evolution and commitment to cultural heritage.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grimes· Chvrches· Bat for Lashes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 An Stevel Nowydh 4:48
- 2 Anima 3:18
- 3 Tresor 4:09
- 4 N.Y.C.A.W. 4:31
- 5 Men an Toll 1:32
- 6 Ardamm 7:21
- 7 Kan Me 4:08
- 8 Keltek 3:35
- 9 Tonnow 5:56
- 10 Porth Ia 3:46
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