What does Vessels sound like?

Futuristic electronic textures blend with soaring rock anthems to create an immersive sonic experience. Rooted in alternative rock and electronic rock. Start with "Satellite".

Is Vessels a good place to start with Starset?

Yes, Vessels is recommended as a starting point for new Starset listeners. Futuristic electronic textures blend with soaring rock anthems to create an immersive sonic experience. By the time 'Vessels' was released in January 2017, Starset had already established themselves with their debut album 'Transmissions'. This follow-up marked their continued evolution in blending narrative-driven themes with a polished alternative and electronic rock sound, building on the success of their earlier work.

Vessels works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, intimate moments with expansive soundscapes and engaging storytelling through varied pacing.

How many songs are on Vessels?

Vessels has 15 tracks, running approximately 70 minutes.

Vessels

Starset · 2017

70 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock

Futuristic electronic textures blend with soaring rock anthems to create an immersive sonic experience.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Satellite Start here — This track exemplifies the band's signature style with its catchy hooks and atmospheric production, reinforcing the album's overarching theme of connection amidst isolation.
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Die for You — With emotional lyrics and a powerful chorus, this song captures the intensity of longing and sacrifice, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Monster — This track's darker tone and driving rhythm showcase Starset's ability to blend heavier sounds with poignant lyrical content, reflecting internal struggles and societal issues.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100

Treeline

Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album blends electronic textures with rock anthems, showcasing strong production and thematic depth.

What we noticed

The album opens with a cinematic intro that sets a thematic tone, followed by tracks that consistently feature layered electronic elements and anthemic choruses.
Several songs utilize a call-and-response vocal structure, enhancing the dramatic effect of the lyrics and themes.
The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective conclusion to the album's narrative arc.

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: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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 journey with emotional peaks
intimate moments with expansive soundscapes
engaging storytelling through varied pacing
for reflective late nights

Maybe skip if you

prefer instant gratification tracks
seek standalone singles only

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Breakthrough — Solidified Starset's reputation with a top 10 debut and thematic depth.
Career context: By the time 'Vessels' was released in January 2017, Starset had already established themselves with their debut album 'Transmissions'. This follow-up marked their continued evolution in blending narrative-driven themes with a polished alternative and electronic rock sound, building on the success of their earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors: Red Sun Rising· Breaking Benjamin· Skillet