Always Tomorrow
Best Coast · 2020
39 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Bright melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the essence of indie rock's sun-soaked nostalgia and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
-
→
Everything Has Changed — This track encapsulates the album's theme of transformation and personal growth through its upbeat instrumentation juxtaposed with reflective lyrics about change.
-
→
Wreckage — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics, Wreckage dives deep into feelings of loss and acceptance, making it a standout representation of emotional vulnerability.
-
→
Master of My Own Mind — This song features an empowering narrative that emphasizes taking control of one's life amid chaos, perfectly illustrating the album's overarching message of self-empowerment.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends upbeat melodies with introspective themes, showing growth while maintaining familiar indie rock elements.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a bright, upbeat tempo that is maintained through the first half of the album, with the fourth track introducing a more reflective tone.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, while others rely on straightforward melodies and lyrics.
- The last two tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a contrast that emphasizes the emotional weight of the closing moments.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
-
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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- nostalgic reflections on youth
- steady pacing for easy listening
- bright melodies for uplifting moods
- introspective moments with warmth
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer complex, lengthy compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Always Tomorrow is Best Coast's fourth studio album, following their 2015 release California Nights. By this point, the band had solidified their sound and image in the indie rock scene, showcasing a matured perspective on relationships and self-discovery.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wavves· Alvvays· Beach Fossils
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Different Light 3:12
- 2 Everything Has Changed 3:34
- 3 For the First Time 3:39
- 4 Graceless Kids 3:09
- 5 Wreckage 3:24
- 6 Rollercoaster 3:50
- 7 Master of My Own Mind 3:17
- 8 True 3:19
- 9 Seeing Red 3:57
- 10 Make It Last 3:47
- 11 Used to Be 4:31
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.