Released 10 years ago
Big Boy
Charlotte Cardin · 2016
24 min · 8 tracks · electronic music
A sultry blend of electronic pop and jazz-infused melodies that showcases Cardin's rich vocal textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Big Boy — The title track encapsulates the EP's essence with its infectious beat and lyrical exploration of desire, establishing Cardin's unique sound identity.
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Like It Doesn't Hurt — This track stands out for its emotive delivery and clever juxtaposition of vulnerability against a pulsing electronic backdrop.
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Dirty Dirty — With its gritty lyrics and seductive rhythm, this song highlights Cardin's ability to blend playful themes with sophisticated production.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP blends electronic pop and jazz influences, showcasing Cardin's vocal textures and establishing her as a notable new artist.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the fifth track introduces a slower, more reflective pace.
- Cardin's vocal delivery often intertwines with electronic elements, creating a layered texture that shifts throughout the EP.
- Several tracks feature jazz-influenced chord progressions, which add complexity to the otherwise pop-oriented sound.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, impactful listening sessions
- intimate, personal storytelling vibes
- emotional depth and resonance
- contemplative late-night moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in July 2016, Big Boy marked Charlotte Cardin's debut EP, positioning her as a promising new voice in the Canadian music scene. Following her early work on the reality show La Voix, this release helped establish her identity as an artist beyond her television roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clairo· Lana Del Rey· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Big Boy 2:56
- 2 Like It Doesn't Hurt 3:37
- 3 Dirty Dirty 3:20
- 4 Talk Talk 3:39
- 5 Les Échardes 2:28
- 6 Faufile 2:32
- 7 Big Boy (live) 2:59
- 8 Les Échardes (live) 2:42
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