Is v2.0 a good place to start with GoGo Penguin?

Yes, v2.0 is recommended as a starting point for new GoGo Penguin listeners. A vibrant fusion of jazz, electronic elements, and post-rock textures that invites listeners into a rhythmic soundscape. In 2014, GoGo Penguin released v2.0 as their second studio album, following their acclaimed debut, Fanfares. This album marked a significant step forward in their artistic evolution, showcasing a mature sound that incorporated more electronic influences alongside their jazz roots.

v2.0 works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long, immersive listening sessions and gradual builds and payoffs.

How many songs are on v2.0?

v2.0 has 10 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

v2.0

GoGo Penguin · 2014

47 min · 10 tracks · jazz

A vibrant fusion of jazz, electronic elements, and post-rock textures that invites listeners into a rhythmic soundscape.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Murmuration Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its intricate piano melodies intertwined with dynamic percussion, establishing the group's signature style.
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One Percent — The track features a captivating build-up and showcases the band's ability to seamlessly weave electronic sounds with live instrumentation, highlighting their genre-blurring approach.
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Home — With its emotive piano lines and lush arrangements, this song exemplifies the band’s skill in creating evocative atmospheres while maintaining a jazz foundation.
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To Drown in You — This piece combines rhythmic intricacies with haunting melodies, demonstrating the band's range and depth in emotional expression through instrumental storytelling.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends jazz with electronic influences effectively, showcasing strong composition and craft.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of electronic elements layered over traditional jazz instrumentation, creating a unique sonic texture.
Tracks often shift dynamics abruptly, with sudden transitions from quiet, introspective moments to energetic, rhythm-driven sections.
The first half of the album maintains a faster tempo, while the second half introduces slower, more contemplative pieces that allow for deeper listening.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

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

dynamic emotional journeys
long, immersive listening sessions
gradual builds and payoffs
atmospheric background focus

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — This album garnered critical acclaim and wider recognition, including a Mercury Prize nomination.
Themes: immersive soundscape· electronic jazz fusion· rhythmic patterns
Moods: Dreamy· Chill
Career context: In 2014, GoGo Penguin released v2.0 as their second studio album, following their acclaimed debut, Fanfares. This album marked a significant step forward in their artistic evolution, showcasing a mature sound that incorporated more electronic influences alongside their jazz roots.
Stylistic neighbors: Portico Quartet· BadBadNotGood· Phronesis