V
The Horrors · 2017
54 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A shimmering blend of gothic rock and electronic textures, V immerses listeners in a haunting yet vibrant sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hologram — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its ethereal synths and driving beat, establishing a rich atmosphere that pervades the record.
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Machine — With its pulsating rhythms and introspective lyrics, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of technology's impact on human emotion.
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Something to Remember Me By — The closing track features sweeping melodies and reflective lyrics that create a poignant conclusion to the album’s thematic journey of nostalgia and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a strong blend of gothic rock and electronic elements, maintaining a cohesive yet varied sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a pulsating electronic beat in 'Hologram' that sets a consistent tempo across the first half.
- Tracks like 'Ghost' and 'Weighed Down' incorporate layered synths and reverb-heavy guitars, creating a dense atmospheric sound.
- The final track, 'Something to Remember Me By', features a gradual build-up that culminates in an expansive sonic climax, contrasting with the more subdued earlier tracks.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- haunting sonic landscapes to explore
- immersive soundscapes for deep listening
- pulsating rhythms for focused sessions
- cathartic moments of sonic release
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer upbeat, danceable tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- V is The Horrors' fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed release, Luminous, in 2014. By this point, the band had solidified their identity, evolving from their early garage rock roots into a more expansive sound that incorporated synth elements and atmospheric layers.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Savages· Interpol· The Soft Moon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hologram 6:05
- 2 Press Enter to Exit 5:55
- 3 Machine 5:17
- 4 Ghost 5:37
- 5 Point of No Reply 5:00
- 6 Weighed Down 6:32
- 7 Gathering 5:16
- 8 World Below 3:20
- 9 It's a Good Life 4:53
- 10 Something to Remember Me By 6:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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