Released 10 years ago
Amen & Goodbye
Yeasayer · 2016
39 min · 13 tracks · experimental music
An eclectic blend of experimental sounds intertwines with reflective lyrics, creating an atmospheric journey through existential themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Am Chemistry — This track exemplifies the album's experimental essence, merging polyrhythmic beats with contemplative lyrics that explore the interplay of science and emotion.
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Daughters of Cain — Opening the album, this track sets a haunting tone with its minimalist arrangement and lyrical themes of mortality and legacy, encapsulating the album's overarching motifs.
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Prophecy Gun — With its infectious groove and layered instrumentation, this song stands out as a danceable yet thought-provoking reflection on societal anxieties and personal turmoil.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's complex soundscapes and thematic depth create a distinctive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued and contemplative pieces.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional instrumentation, such as synthesizers and found sounds, creating a layered sonic texture.
- The lyrics often reflect on existential themes, with a focus on introspection and personal experience, enhancing the overall atmosphere.
- 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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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Daughters of Cain 1:53
- 2 I Am Chemistry 5:01
- 3 Silly Me 3:22
- 4 Half Asleep 4:17
- 5 Dead Sea Scrolls 3:25
- 6 Prophecy Gun 3:59
- 7 Computer Canticle 1 0:28
- 8 Divine Simulacrum 2:55
- 9 Child Prodigy 0:59
- 10 Gerson's Whistle 5:06
- 11 Uma 3:13
- 12 Cold Night 4:13
- 13 Amen & Goodbye 0:35
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