Ummon
Slift · 2020
72 min · 11 tracks · psychedelic rock
A sprawling journey through psychedelic soundscapes, blending heavy riffs with cosmic explorations and hypnotic rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Thousand Helmets of Gold — This track exemplifies the album's expansive sound with its dynamic shifts between serene passages and explosive crescendos, encapsulating Slift's signature style.
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Citadel on a Satellite — An epic centerpiece of the album, this track intertwines intricate guitar work and rhythmic complexity, creating an immersive listening experience that highlights the band's technical prowess.
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Lions, Tigers and Bears — The closing track stands out for its ambitious length and exploratory nature, transitioning through various moods while maintaining a cohesive psychedelic atmosphere.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ummon showcases intricate compositions and seamless transitions, establishing a strong identity in modern psych-rock.
What we noticed
- The album features extended tracks, with several exceeding six minutes, allowing for gradual build-ups and explorations of themes.
- Each track often transitions seamlessly into the next, creating a continuous flow that enhances the immersive experience.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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9/10
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
- hypnotic rhythms for deep focus
- expansive soundscapes for exploration
- patient unfolding of sonic layers
- cosmic journey through heavy riffs
Maybe skip if you
- seeking quick, catchy tracks
- prefer concise listening experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Ummon is Slift's second studio album, following their debut, La Planète Inexplorée, released in 2018. This album marks a notable evolution in their sound, showcasing a more ambitious and experimental approach as they solidified their place in the contemporary psychedelic rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard· The Black Angels· Tame Impala
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ummon 5:45
- 2 It’s Coming… 8:29
- 3 Thousand Helmets of Gold 4:52
- 4 Citadel on a Satellite 10:07
- 5 Hyperion 4:27
- 6 Altitude Lake 6:04
- 7 Sonar 5:05
- 8 Dark Was Space, Cold Were the Stars 5:55
- 9 Aurore aux confins 2:48
- 10 Son Dông’s Cavern 5:15
- 11 Lions, Tigers and Bears 13:18
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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