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A Matter of Time

Laufey · 2025

48 min · 15 tracks · jazz pop

A whimsical blend of jazz-infused pop melodies with intricate arrangements and playful lyrical narratives.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Lover Girl — This track exemplifies Laufey's signature sound with its catchy hook and clever lyrics about romantic longing, encapsulating the album's playful yet introspective nature.
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    Snow White — With its enchanting melody and vivid imagery, this song showcases Laufey's lyrical prowess, intertwining fairy tale motifs with contemporary themes.
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    Silver Lining — Offering a more reflective tone, this track highlights Laufey's ability to balance lightheartedness with deeper emotional resonance, making it a standout moment on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The album showcases sophisticated compositions and playful narratives, contributing to its distinctiveness in jazz pop.

What we noticed

  • Several songs incorporate interludes that create a whimsical pause in the flow, such as 'Cuckoo Ballet'.
  • Laufey's vocal delivery alternates between soft, conversational tones and more dynamic expressions, enhancing the storytelling aspect.
Composition 25% of the score
8/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Clockwork 2:30
  • 2 Lover Girl 2:44
  • 3 Snow White 3:13
  • 4 Castle in Hollywood 2:33
  • 5 Carousel 3:19
  • 6 Silver Lining 3:17
  • 7 Too Little, Too Late 3:53
  • 8 Cuckoo Ballet (interlude) 3:39
  • 9 Forget-Me-Not 4:06
  • 10 Tough Luck 3:12
  • 11 A Cautionary Tale 4:16
  • 12 Mr. Eclectic 2:35
  • 13 Clean Air 2:35
  • 14 Sabotage 3:34
  • 15 Seems Like Old Times 2:59

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