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Unflesh

Gazelle Twin · 2014

38 min · 12 tracks · electronic music

A haunting blend of industrial soundscapes and visceral, unsettling vocals that dissect the human experience.

Top tracks — play these first

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    GUTS — This track encapsulates the album's raw energy and confrontational tone, using aggressive rhythms and distorted vocals to explore visceral emotions.
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    Exorcise — With its chilling atmosphere and stark lyrics about personal demons, this track exemplifies the haunting quality that defines much of Unflesh.
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    Human Touch — This song combines haunting melodies with a critical view of human connection, serving as a centerpiece that showcases the album's thematic depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

72 /100
Alpine
Higher than 95% of albums we've rated

The album's experimental sound and thematic depth create a compelling listening experience.

What we noticed

  • Vocals are often manipulated and layered, creating an unsettling atmosphere that complements the instrumental backdrop.
  • Several tracks feature abrupt transitions, shifting from rhythmic sections to more ambient soundscapes without warning.
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
9/10

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

  • haunting soundscapes for deep reflection
  • short bursts of visceral intensity
  • immersive exploration of corporeal themes
  • cathartic release through transformation
  • for late-night introspection

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification in music

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2014, Unflesh is Gazelle Twin's follow-up to the critically acclaimed album, The Entire City. This album marked a significant evolution in her sound, moving into darker and more experimental territory while solidifying her unique voice within the electronic music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
FKA twigs· Arca· Grimes

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Unflesh 3:24
  • 2 GUTS 3:01
  • 3 Exorcise 4:19
  • 4 Good Death 3:20
  • 5 Anti Body 3:18
  • 6 Child 2:29
  • 7 Premonition 3:18
  • 8 A1 Receptor 0:24
  • 9 Belly of the Beast 2:56
  • 10 Human Touch 4:00
  • 11 I Feel Blood 3:28
  • 12 Still Life 4:18

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