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Tutti

Cosey Fanni Tutti · 2019

38 min · 8 tracks · industrial music

A meditative exploration of soundscapes blending industrial textures with ethereal vocals, creating an immersive auditory experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Tutti — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, fusing rhythmic pulses with haunting vocal layers that establish the thematic core of the record.
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    Drone — This track highlights Cosey's ability to create tension through minimalism, using sustained tones that evoke a sense of unease and introspection.
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    Sophic Ripple — With its intricate layering and shifting dynamics, this track exemplifies the album's exploration of sound as a transformative medium, engaging listeners on multiple levels.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

70 /100
Alpine
Higher than 94% of albums we've rated

The album's immersive soundscapes and innovative use of vocals create a distinct listening experience.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a title track that features layered industrial sounds and ethereal vocals, setting a meditative tone.
  • Each track varies in length, with several pieces extending beyond five minutes, allowing for gradual development of soundscapes.
  • Vocals are often treated with effects, blending into the instrumental textures rather than standing out as traditional lead lines.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 6/10

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

  • deep introspection during solitude
  • rhythmic pulses for focused work
  • haunting soundscapes for reflection
  • short explorations of emotional depth

Maybe skip if you

  • seeking instant gratification
  • prefer upbeat party music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2019, Tutti is Cosey Fanni Tutti's first solo album in over three decades, following her influential work with Throbbing Gristle. At this juncture, she reestablished her voice in the experimental music scene while embracing contemporary digital production techniques.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Tutti 4:58
  • 2 Drone 4:29
  • 3 Moe 4:32
  • 4 Sophic Ripple 4:42
  • 5 Split 5:04
  • 6 Heliy 5:22
  • 7 En 4:31
  • 8 Orenda 4:49

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