Blue Planet Eyes
The Preatures · 2014
34 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and breezy melodies that captures the essence of youthful exuberance and introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Is This How You Feel? — This track showcases the band's knack for infectious melodies and relatable lyrics, encapsulating the album's themes of uncertainty and desire.
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Blue Planet Eyes — The title track serves as an energetic introduction to the band's sonic palette, merging bright instrumentals with reflective lyrics about life's complexities.
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Ordinary — With its catchy chorus and upbeat rhythm, this song highlights the band’s ability to transform everyday experiences into engaging musical narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and engaging vocal interplay, though it follows familiar alternative rock structures.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a bright guitar riff that sets a lively tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks feature call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an engaging dynamic between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- The album closes with a more subdued tempo in the last two tracks, allowing for a reflective conclusion after the energetic earlier songs.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- youthful exuberance and introspection
- breezy melodies for sunny days
- short tracks with punchy energy
- easygoing vibe for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- listeners seeking lengthy epics
- those preferring heavy soundscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as The Preatures' debut album in 2014, Blue Planet Eyes marked a significant moment in their career, introducing their unique sound to a wider audience. Following several well-received EPs, this album established them as key players in the Australian alternative rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· Alvvays· The Kooks
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blue Planet Eyes 3:04
- 2 Somebody's Talking 3:27
- 3 Is This How You Feel? 3:34
- 4 Ordinary 3:48
- 5 Two Tone Melody 4:26
- 6 Rock and Roll Rave 3:50
- 7 Whatever You Want 3:02
- 8 Cruel 2:57
- 9 It Gets Better 3:32
- 10 Business, Yeah 2:55
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