Boat Songs
MJ Lenderman · 2022
33 min · 10 tracks
A lo-fi blend of Americana and indie rock that captures the essence of youthful introspection and everyday absurdities.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Have Bought Yourself a Boat — This track encapsulates the album's playful yet poignant exploration of materialism and personal identity through its catchy melody and sharp lyrics.
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TLC Cage Match — With its vivid imagery and clever wordplay, this song stands out as a highlight, showcasing Lenderman's unique storytelling style against a backdrop of jangly instrumentation.
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Six Flags — The extended format allows for an evolving soundscape that mirrors the nostalgic themes of amusement and life's rollercoaster moments, making it a captivating closer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends lo-fi aesthetics with introspective lyrics, creating a unique yet relatable sound within indie rock.
What we noticed
- The album features a lo-fi production style with prominent guitar riffs and understated percussion that create an intimate atmosphere.
- Lenderman's vocal delivery alternates between spoken word and melodic singing, often layered with harmonies that enhance the storytelling.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, shifting from reflective verses to more upbeat choruses, which adds to the sense of youthful spontaneity.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hangover Game 2:16
- 2 You Have Bought Yourself a Boat 2:51
- 3 TLC Cage Match 3:52
- 4 Toontown 3:56
- 5 SUV 1:57
- 6 Under Control 2:19
- 7 Dan Marino 2:16
- 8 You Are Every Girl to Me 3:50
- 9 Tastes Just Like It Costs 3:47
- 10 Six Flags 6:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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