What makes With the Invisible by The Servant notable?

The album showcased a unique blend of influences that set it apart during a time when Britpop was fading. It garnered critical acclaim, particularly from publications like NME, and has since influenced various indie rock bands that followed. Released in 2000, With the Invisible is The Servant's debut album, coming after their formation in 1998. The band was still establishing their identity within the UK music scene, aiming to carve a niche amidst the burgeoning alternative rock landscape of the late '90s and early 2000s.

How many songs are on With the Invisible?

With the Invisible has 6 tracks, running approximately 27 minutes.

With the Invisible

The Servant · 2000

27 min · 6 tracks · alternative rock

A blend of atmospheric indie rock and alternative sounds, driven by introspective lyrics and layered instrumentation.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Biro — The opening track captures the band's signature sound with its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, setting the tone for the entire album.
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In a Public Place — This track highlights the band's ability to weave personal narratives into broader observations about society, showcasing lyrical depth and melodic hooks.
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Driving at Night — With its driving rhythm and evocative imagery, this song exemplifies the album's exploration of isolation and longing experienced in urban life.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases layered instrumentation and varied vocal delivery, establishing a distinct sound within its genre.

What we noticed

The first three tracks build a consistent mid-tempo atmosphere, while the last three shift to a more introspective and slower pace.
Each song features layered instrumentation, with guitars and synths intertwining to create a dense soundscape.
Vocals often alternate between melodic lines and spoken word sections, adding variety to the delivery.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Biro 4:07
2 Milk Chocolate 4:23
3 In a Public Place 3:52
4 The Entire Universe 4:09
5 Driving at Night 3:44
6 She Cursed Me 7:05

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