Vegetale
Ulan Bator · 1997
45 min · 7 tracks · art rock
A surreal blend of intricate soundscapes and avant-garde experimentation, merging art rock with abstract sonic explorations.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lumière Blanche - Schneeturm — Opening with expansive sound layering, this track sets the tone for the album's ethereal sonic journey and showcases Ulan Bator's penchant for atmospheric compositions.
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Céphalopode — This track features complex rhythms that intertwine with fluid melodies, exemplifying the band's ability to blend dissonance with beauty.
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Fièvre hectique — With its driving beat and escalating intensity, this piece encapsulates the album's momentum while pushing boundaries in structure and form.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Vegetale showcases intricate compositions and experimental sounds, establishing Ulan Bator's distinct place in art rock.
What we noticed
- The album opens with an extended track that features layered instrumentation, gradually introducing new elements over its nearly eight-minute duration.
- The use of ambient soundscapes interspersed with melodic fragments gives the record a dreamlike quality, often blurring the lines between song and sound collage.
- 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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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- intricate soundscape explorations
- surreal late-night listening
- immersive headphone experiences
- patient unfolding of themes
Maybe skip if you
- seeking immediate gratification
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1997, Vegetale is Ulan Bator's second album, following their self-titled debut. This record marked a deeper exploration into experimental sounds and established the band as a key player in the French art rock scene amidst the burgeoning post-rock movement.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lumière Blanche - Schneeturm 8:11
- 2 Céphalopode 5:44
- 3 Pekisch Organ 6:12
- 4 Fièvre hectique 6:18
- 5 Hart 6:26
- 6 Fuite 5:44
- 7 Embarquement 7:13
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