We Are Rising
Son Lux · 2011
35 min · 9 tracks · electronica
A kaleidoscopic blend of electronic textures and organic sounds woven together with introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Flickers Start here — This opening track encapsulates the album’s essence with its haunting melodies and ethereal production, setting a tone of introspection and exploration.
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All the Right Things — With its intricate layering and rhythmic complexity, this track represents the album's balance between experimentalism and accessibility, showcasing Son Lux's unique style.
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Rising — The title track stands out for its dynamic build-up and emotional intensity, reflecting themes of resilience and hope that permeate the album.
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Leave the Riches — This song combines poignant lyrics with atmospheric instrumentation, illustrating the contradictions of desire and fulfillment in a modern context.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate production and a blend of electronic and organic sounds, creating a distinctive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that layers multiple electronic textures, gradually introducing organic sounds as it progresses.
- Several tracks feature a build-up of sound that culminates in dense, climactic moments before tapering off into quieter passages.
- 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
running order, pacing, length
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
- kaleidoscopic emotional explorations
- short bursts of introspection
- uplifting moments of resolve
- dynamic shifts in energy
Maybe skip if you
- need for extended tracks
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Expanded Son Lux's audience and established their reputation in the experimental scene.
- Career context
- In 2011, Son Lux was emerging from their debut album 'At War with Walls and Mazes,' which established them in the experimental music scene. 'We Are Rising' marked their second full-length release, showcasing an evolution in sound as they began to explore richer sonic landscapes and deeper lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· James Blake· Ólafur Arnalds
Tracklist
- 1 Flickers Start here 4:55
- 2 All the Right Things 3:52
- 3 Rising 4:30
- 4 Leave the Riches 4:49
- 5 Flowers 2:55
- 6 Chase 3:01
- 7 Claws 4:06
- 8 Let Go 3:21
- 9 Rebuild 3:55
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