Top tracks — play these first
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IT HURTS! — This track stands out due to its raw reflection on pain and heartache, combining poignant lyrics with immersive soundscapes that captivate the listener.
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i just wanna fucking cry — The emotional honesty in this track captures the overwhelming feeling of despair, complemented by a minimalistic yet powerful production that amplifies the message.
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lonely in LA — This song encapsulates feelings of isolation and disconnection in an urban setting, making it relatable with its reflective lyrics and engaging melody.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends personal themes with electronic production, creating an engaging yet uneven listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths and vocal samples, creating a rich soundscape that evolves throughout the tracks.
- The pacing varies, with some tracks maintaining a steady tempo while others introduce dynamic shifts, particularly in the transitions between verses and choruses.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- reflective emotional exploration
- long, immersive listening sessions
- intimate and personal themes
- gradual builds and payoffs
- contemplative late-night vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 4, 2021, 'bb u ok?' marks San Holo's second studio album after his debut, 'album1' in 2018. This album comes during a period when he was solidifying his identity as a producer and songwriter, exploring more personal themes compared to his earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Odesza· Flume· Porter Robinson
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 i am thinking of you 1:30
- 2 IT HURTS! 3:48
- 3 new one 3:39
- 4 bb u ok? 3:21
- 5 black and white 4:01
- 6 i just wanna fucking cry 2:54
- 7 heal (↑%) 3:41
- 8 lonely in LA 2:58
- 9 the great clown Pagliacci 1:28
- 10 i get lonely around people, too 5:37
- 11 thoughts and chemicals 4:24
- 12 MY FAULT 5:22
- 13 make this moment last 3:15
- 14 find your way 3:44
- 15 do you see me? 3:26
- 16 FEELS RIGHT 4:18
- 17 ewing street 2:18
- 18 wheels up 3:16
- 19 you've changed, i've changed 5:11
- 20 one more day 4:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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