What does Another One sound like?

A lo-fi tapestry of yearning melodies and jangly guitars that captures the bittersweet essence of love and longing. Rooted in indie pop and psychedelic rock. Start with "The Way You'd Love Her".

Is Another One a good place to start with Mac DeMarco?

Yes, Another One is recommended as a starting point for new Mac DeMarco listeners. A lo-fi tapestry of yearning melodies and jangly guitars that captures the bittersweet essence of love and longing. Released on January 1, 2015, Another One is Mac DeMarco's fourth studio album, following his breakout success with Salad Days in 2014. At this point in his career, DeMarco was solidifying his signature sound while gaining a devoted fanbase who resonated with his laid-back aesthetic and candid songwriting.

Who is Another One for?

Another One works well if you're into sun-soaked afternoon vibes, intimate moments of reflection and short bursts of nostalgia.

How many songs are on Another One?

Another One has 8 tracks, running approximately 23 minutes.

Another One

Mac DeMarco · 2015

23 min · 8 tracks · indie pop

A lo-fi tapestry of yearning melodies and jangly guitars that captures the bittersweet essence of love and longing.

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Top tracks — play these first

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The Way You'd Love Her Start here — This track sets the tone for the album with its dreamy instrumentation and relatable themes of unrequited love, showcasing DeMarco's signature lyrical style.
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Another One — The title track encapsulates the album's exploration of longing and heartache, featuring a catchy melody that contrasts with its melancholic lyrics.
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Just to Put Me Down — This song stands out for its raw emotion, where DeMarco's vocal delivery conveys vulnerability amidst a backdrop of laid-back production.
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A Heart Like Hers — Here, DeMarco employs vivid imagery and heartfelt storytelling to reflect on the complexity of love, exemplifying his growth as a songwriter.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

57 /100

Foothills

Higher than 48% of albums we've rated

The album's cohesive sound and introspective lyrics create an engaging experience, though it doesn't significantly innovate within its genre.

What we noticed

The album features a consistent use of reverb on the vocals and guitars, creating a dreamy, atmospheric sound throughout.
Each track maintains a similar mid-tempo pace, with only slight variations in dynamics and instrumentation.
The lyrics often reflect themes of longing and introspection, delivered in a conversational style that feels intimate.

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: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

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

sun-soaked afternoon vibes
intimate moments of reflection
short bursts of nostalgia
easy listening for relaxation

Maybe skip if you

seekers of epic narratives
prefer longer, complex albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Fan Favorite — Beloved by fans for its emotional depth and cohesive sound, following a breakthrough.
Themes: dreamy longing· unrequited love
Career context: Released on January 1, 2015, Another One is Mac DeMarco's fourth studio album, following his breakout success with Salad Days in 2014. At this point in his career, DeMarco was solidifying his signature sound while gaining a devoted fanbase who resonated with his laid-back aesthetic and candid songwriting.
Stylistic neighbors: Rex Orange County· Homeshake· Kurt Vile