"Taller Skies," for example, incorporates an electronically modified vocal and even adds an electric guitar solo to its mix. "Thunderbird" sidesteps the usual 4/4 electronic dance groove to create a near-reggae beat. Within the latter's electronics, one can also catch a bit of acoustic piano, as well.

Ironically, one of the heaviest-sounding tracks off El Wire Pacifier is one titled "Feather." It's built upon a thumping, swaying groove. It also features a shimmering musical line, one that sounds as though it might go over well at an EDM festival.