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Utah Saints

Utah Saints · 1992

61 min · 12 tracks · electronica

A vibrant fusion of house beats and samples, blending euphoric melodies with the raw energy of early '90s dance culture.

Top tracks — play these first

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    What Can You Do for Me — This track became an anthem of the era with its infectious hook and driving beat, showcasing the duo's knack for combining pop sensibilities with electronic production.
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    Something Good — Blending uplifting vocals with an irresistible dance rhythm, this track exemplifies Utah Saints' ability to create crossover hits that resonate beyond club settings.
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    Soulution — With its hypnotic groove and atmospheric soundscapes, this song highlights the experimental edge of the album while remaining dancefloor-friendly.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong sampling techniques and energetic compositions, marking it as a notable entry in early '90s electronica.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a sample-heavy track that sets a high-energy tone, followed by a consistent use of vocal snippets throughout the first half.
  • The last three tracks shift towards more ambient soundscapes, contrasting with the upbeat nature of earlier songs and providing a sense of closure.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Believe in Me

    The chorus features a shift in perspective, urging someone to trust and have faith amidst uncertainty.

    This direct appeal fosters a sense of intimacy and connection, contrasting with the more abstract themes prevalent in other tracks.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 New Gold Dream (81-82-83-84) 4:29
  • 2 What Can You Do for Me 6:08
  • 3 Soulution 5:31
  • 4 Believe in Me 5:14
  • 5 Too Much to Swallow, Part 1 3:27
  • 6 Something Good 5:56
  • 7 I Want You 4:38
  • 8 States of Mind 6:23
  • 9 Trance Atlantic Glide 5:01
  • 10 Kinetic Synthetic 4:16
  • 11 What Can You Do for Me? (1926 Melodic mix) 3:23
  • 12 My Mind Must Be Free 7:01

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