Voids
Minus the Bear · 2017
46 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
Melodic indie rock interweaves intricate guitar work with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective soundscape throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Last Kiss — The opening track sets the emotional tone for the album with its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about longing and closure.
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Invisible — This track showcases the band's signature blend of complex rhythms and melodic hooks, illustrating their ability to balance upbeat instrumentation with reflective subject matter.
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Robotic Heart — With its electronic influences and introspective lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's exploration of modern relationships and self-identity in an increasingly digital world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Voids showcases intricate compositions and polished production, but its impact remains limited within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a reflective tone, and the following tracks maintain a similar pace with intricate guitar layers.
- The last three tracks gradually reduce in tempo, allowing for a more contemplative conclusion to the album.
- 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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6/10
- 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
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- reflective soundscapes for introspection
- melodic interludes during quiet moments
- gentle pacing for late evenings
- thoughtful themes for solo reflection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Voids is Minus the Bear's fifth studio album, released after a three-year hiatus following their 2014 album, Lost Loves. This release marks their return to the music scene, showcasing a matured sound while retaining the band's signature blend of post-rock and indie elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Mars Volta· Battles· Maps & Atlases
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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What About the Boat?
The narrative shifts from a collective experience to an introspective questioning of personal connections and their fragility.
This shift emphasizes vulnerability, as it contrasts broader themes with a personal reflection that deepens the emotional impact of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Last Kiss 4:31
- 2 Give & Take 3:42
- 3 Call the Cops 3:40
- 4 Invisible 3:56
- 5 What About the Boat? 5:07
- 6 Silver 5:53
- 7 Tame Beasts 4:20
- 8 Erase 5:10
- 9 Robotic Heart 4:27
- 10 Lighthouse 5:22
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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