Released 10 years ago
Welcome To Sideways
Simian Mobile Disco · 2016
116 min · 10 tracks · pop rock
A sonic exploration blending intricate electronic textures with immersive rhythms and contemplative melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Happening Distractions Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its pulsing beats and layered synths, drawing listeners into an immersive auditory experience.
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Space Is Full of Ringing — With its hypnotic rhythm and ethereal sound design, this track exemplifies the duo's ability to create expansive atmospheres that linger long after listening.
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Drone Follows Me Everywhere — This track encapsulates the album's introspective nature, using repetitive motifs that evoke a sense of continual movement and reflection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate electronic sounds with immersive rhythms, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that gradually layers electronic textures, building complexity over its duration.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections where rhythm and melody evolve without traditional song structures.
- The final track incorporates elements from earlier songs, creating a sense of closure while maintaining an experimental edge.
- 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
- gradual build to immersive climax
- sprawling exploration of soundscapes
- extended listening for deep focus
- atmospheric textures for introspection
- rhythmic pulses for movement
Maybe skip if you
- prefer quick, catchy tracks
- want instant gratification
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album features a deliberate departure with intricate textures and immersive rhythms.
- Themes
- immersive soundscapes· hypnotic rhythms· contemplative melodies
- Career context
- By the time 'Welcome to Sideways' was released in 2016, Simian Mobile Disco had established themselves as a staple in the electronica scene, following their previous album 'Whorl' from 2014. This record marked a return to their more expansive soundscapes after experimenting with live performance and improvisation, showcasing their evolution as artists within the electronic genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Justice· Hot Chip· The Chemical Brothers
Tracklist
- 1 Happening Distractions Start here 6:41
- 2 Faraway From a Distance 6:01
- 3 Bubble Has No Answers 7:00
- 4 Staring at All This Handle 6:37
- 5 Face to Face With Spoon 7:57
- 6 Space Is Full of Ringing 7:17
- 7 Remember in Reverse 8:48
- 8 Flying or Falling 5:57
- 9 Drone Follows Me Everywhere 7:28
- 10 Welcome to Sideways (A Delicacies mix) 52:28
What to play next
Murmurations
2018
Continues the exploration of intricate electronic textures and immersive rhythms.
Whorl
2014
Sets a foundation with experimental sounds that lead into the themes of the current album.
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
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