Top tracks — play these first
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Fizzy in My Mouth/Your Mouth — This opening track immediately sets the tone for the album, combining playful lyrics with an infectious groove that showcases Howie B's unique sound palette.
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Angels Go Bald: Too — With its haunting melodies and intricate layers, this track exemplifies Howie B's skill at blending atmospheric sounds with catchy rhythms, furthering the album's thematic depth.
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Take Your Partner by the Hand — This track stands out due to its rhythmic complexity and engaging vocal samples, making it a memorable highlight that encapsulates the album's adventurous spirit.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative compositions and blends genres effectively, marking it as a notable entry in trip hop.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, creating a narrative flow that contrasts with the instrumental sections.
- The use of unconventional song structures is prevalent, with many tracks lacking traditional verse-chorus formats.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- quirky rhythms that spark curiosity
- playful sound explorations for discovery
- dynamic shifts in emotional tone
- immersive textures that invite focus
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- want constant high-energy intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Turn the Dark Off' was released in 1997, Howie B had already established himself as a versatile producer and collaborator, having worked with artists like Björk on her 'Post' album. This release marked his first solo album after his production work gained significant recognition, showcasing his ability to craft a unique sonic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tricky· Massive Attack· Portishead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Fizzy in My Mouth/Your Mouth 4:22
- 2 Hopscotch 5:14
- 3 Switch 4:59
- 4 Sore Brown Eyes 4:15
- 5 Take Your Partner by the Hand 7:19
- 6 Limbo 4:54
- 7 Angels Go Bald: Too 5:20
- 8 Who's Got the Bacon? 4:24
- 9 Baby Sweetcorn (Come Here) 4:28
- 10 Butt Meat 5:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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