Almost Everyday
Matt & Kim · 2018
27 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
Bright synths and infectious hooks create an uplifting atmosphere that captures the essence of everyday joy and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Forever — This track features a buoyant melody paired with lyrics that celebrate enduring love, embodying the album's theme of finding happiness in simplicity.
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Like I Used to Be — A reflective song where the duo grapples with change, it showcases their growth both lyrically and musically, illustrating a poignant vulnerability.
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Happy If You're Happy — In under two minutes, this track encapsulates selflessness and support in relationships, highlighting the duo's knack for crafting catchy yet meaningful tunes.
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Where Do We Go From Here? — The closing track poses an open-ended question about future directions, tying together themes of uncertainty and hope that permeate the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines catchy hooks with introspective themes but lacks standout compositions.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a bright tone before transitioning into more lyrical songs.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocals, creating an interactive feel that invites listener participation.
- The last three tracks gradually slow down in tempo, providing a reflective conclusion to the album's upbeat start.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- uplifting moments of introspection
- short bursts of joyful energy
- for sunny afternoons
- catchy tunes for group sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
- seek heavy emotional weight
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Almost Everyday is Matt & Kim's fifth studio album, released after a brief hiatus following their 2016 tour. The duo returned with a renewed sense of purpose, revitalizing their sound while reflecting on personal struggles and the importance of positivity in daily life.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tegan and Sara· Passion Pit· Chvrches
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Like I Used to Be
The lyrics confront past versions of oneself directly, revealing layers of self-reflection and acceptance.
This direct confrontation with self highlights an emotional maturity that stands out against the backdrop of the album's otherwise upbeat tone.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:12
- 2 Forever 3:13
- 3 Like I Used to Be 3:55
- 4 I'd Rather 2:52
- 5 Happy If You're Happy 1:49
- 6 On My Own 3:10
- 7 All in My Head 2:19
- 8 Youngest I Will Be 2:39
- 9 Glad I Tried 2:54
- 10 Where Do We Go From Here? 3:55
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