Only Mountain by Take is a captivating and immersive album that showcases the artist's ability to blend various genres seamlessly. The album is a perfect example of how music can be used to tell stories and evoke emotions without the use of lyrics.
Take's production skills are on full display throughout the album, with each track featuring a unique blend of electronic, hip-hop, and ambient sounds. The album's opening track, "Incredibright," sets the tone for the rest of the album with its upbeat tempo and catchy melody.
Tracks like "Horizontal Figuration" and "Paper Garden" showcase Take's ability to create intricate soundscapes that transport the listener to another world. The use of field recordings and found sounds adds an extra layer of depth to the album.
Only Mountain is an album that rewards multiple listens, as each track reveals new details and nuances with each listen. The album's closing track, "Begin End Begin," is a perfect example of this, with its slow-burning melody building to a crescendo that leaves the listener wanting more.