A New Place 2 Drown
King Krule · 2015
37 min · 12 tracks · electro
A haunting blend of lo-fi textures and introspective lyrics that evoke a sense of urban melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Any God of Yours — This opening track sets a brooding tone with its sparse instrumentation and poignant reflections on faith and existence, encapsulating the album's overarching themes.
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Sex With Nobody — A standout moment that combines raw vulnerability with a haunting melody, this track addresses feelings of isolation and disconnection amid fleeting relationships.
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Thames Water — Closing the album with an expansive seven-minute exploration, it juxtaposes introspective lyrics with atmospheric soundscapes, leaving listeners in contemplation as the journey ends.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends lo-fi textures with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive and distinct sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, atmospheric track that sets a moody tone, followed by a series of songs that maintain a consistent tempo and texture.
- Several tracks feature layered vocals and sparse instrumentation, creating an intimate yet haunting soundscape.
- The final three tracks gradually shift to more abstract arrangements, incorporating ambient sounds that contrast with the earlier lyrical focus.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Buffed Sky
The verses shift from personal reflections to broader societal observations, creating a dynamic contrast throughout the song.
This structural choice deepens the emotional impact by juxtaposing intimate thoughts with commentary on external realities, emphasizing the complexity of the narrator's experience.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Any God of Yours 1:39
- 2 Swell 2:09
- 3 Arise Dear Brother 2:55
- 4 Ammi Ammi 3:30
- 5 Buffed Sky 2:38
- 6 Sex With Nobody 3:33
- 7 Eye’s Drift 2:22
- 8 The Sea Liner MK 1 3:37
- 9 Empty Vessels 3:29
- 10 New Builds 1:34
- 11 Dull Boys 3:26
- 12 Thames Water 7:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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