Released 7 years ago this October
Any Human Friend
Marika Hackman · 2019
13 min · 4 tracks · folk rock
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production choices, though it follows familiar indie-folk templates.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature a steady build in intensity, culminating in the more energetic 'Blow', which shifts the album's dynamic.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly evident in 'Hand Solo' and 'Conventional Ride'.
- The album closes with 'Any Human Friend', which features a stripped-down arrangement that contrasts sharply with earlier tracks, providing a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
-
7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
-
8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
-
6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
-
6/10
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 blow 3:09
- 2 the one 4:01
- 3 i’m not where you are 2:33
- 4 hand solo 3:32
Reference: MusicBrainz
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.