As If! cover

As If!

Sky Ferreira · 2011

16 min · 5 tracks · indie pop · indie rock

A shimmering blend of ethereal melodies and candid lyrics punctuated by a lo-fi aesthetic.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • concise energetic flow
  • front-loaded track engagement
  • ethereal melodies for reflection
  • candid lyrics with attitude

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer lengthy immersive albums
  • seek slow, drawn-out pacing

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 2011, 'As If!' marked Sky Ferreira's transition from modeling to music, showcasing her debut EP after years of anticipation. At this point, she was establishing her identity as an indie pop artist, building on early singles that hinted at her potential.
Stylistic neighbors
Grimes· Lana Del Rey· Bat for Lashes

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sex Rules 2:44
  • 2 Traces 3:33
  • 3 Haters Anonymous 3:48
  • 4 99 Tears 3:27
  • 5 108 3:17

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