A Still Heart
The Naked and Famous · 2018
39 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop
Ethereal synths blend with soaring melodies, creating an expansive soundscape that invites introspection and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Punching in a Dream — This track captures the band's signature sound with its infectious energy and dream-like quality, making it emblematic of their ability to fuse upbeat rhythms with reflective themes.
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I Kill Giants — A poignant exploration of personal struggle and resilience, this song stands out for its emotive lyrics and dynamic arrangement, highlighting the band's lyrical depth.
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Young Blood — An anthem of youth and ambition, this track features anthemic choruses that have made it a fan favorite, encapsulating the band’s energetic spirit and relatable themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and introspective songwriting, though it doesn't significantly reshape its genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature a call-and-response vocal arrangement, enhancing the emotional resonance of the lyrics.
- The album includes moments where instrumentation drops out entirely, allowing for vocal harmonies to take center stage and create intimacy.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamlike soundscapes for reflection
- steady pacing for focused listening
- introspective moments of calm
- mid-tempo flow for easy engagement
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- A Still Heart is The Naked and Famous' third studio album, following their 2016 release, Simple Forms. At this point, the band was navigating a transition in sound while seeking to reconnect with their roots after lineup changes and evolving musical landscapes in the synth-pop genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chvrches· Passion Pit· M83
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 A Still Heart 3:50
- 2 Punching in a Dream 3:28
- 3 Last Forever 3:50
- 4 All of This 4:01
- 5 Girls Like You 4:14
- 6 Higher 4:02
- 7 I Kill Giants 4:05
- 8 No Way 4:30
- 9 Teardrop 3:26
- 10 Young Blood 3:49
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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