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Brave

Joyryde · 2020

66 min · 18 tracks · dubstep

A frenetic blend of bass-heavy grooves and electrifying synths, embodying the high-energy ethos of modern electronic music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    ON FIRE — This track encapsulates the album's energetic spirit with its explosive drop and catchy hooks, making it a standout anthem for festivals.
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    I SLAY — The confident lyrics and driving beat create an empowering atmosphere, representing the album's theme of self-assertion and resilience.
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    FAIL ME — This track features intricate production techniques that highlight Joyryde's skill as a producer while maintaining an infectious groove throughout.
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    MADDEN — With its playful yet hard-hitting sound design, 'MADDEN' showcases Joyryde's ability to blend humor with heavy bass, reflecting his artistic persona.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

Instrumental
58 /100
Treeline
Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong production and energetic compositions, though it may not have widespread influence yet.

What we noticed

  • The album features a consistent use of heavy bass drops and rapid synth arpeggios across nearly all tracks, creating an intense sonic landscape.
  • Each track typically builds tension through escalating layers of sound before releasing into a drop, maintaining high energy throughout.
  • Several tracks incorporate brief pauses or breakdowns that serve to heighten the impact of subsequent sections, emphasizing dynamics.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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

  • dancefloor igniting energy bursts
  • high-energy tracks for parties
  • short tracks for quick engagement
  • intense bass-driven excitement
  • pulsating rhythms for movement

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, mellow sounds
  • seek reflective, calm moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on April 3, 2020, 'Brave' is Joyryde's debut studio album following a series of successful EPs and singles that established him in the bass house scene. By this point, he had already gained significant attention with tracks like 'Hot Drum' and collaborations with other prominent artists, positioning him for a major statement with this full-length release.
Stylistic neighbors
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Tracklist

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

  • 1 PRE OP 0:42
  • 2 ON FIRE 3:23
  • 3 GOT REAL 4:32
  • 4 I SLAY 3:16
  • 5 FAIL ME 5:11
  • 6 THRILL 3:37
  • 7 FOCUS 4:04
  • 8 ARTERIES 3:24
  • 9 I’M GONE 4:45
  • 10 BROOKLYN 4:42
  • 11 MADDEN 3:46
  • 12 4AM 4:29
  • 13 RTTB 3:32
  • 14 SELECTA 19 4:10
  • 15 MILK 2:41
  • 16 YARDIE 3:12
  • 17 YUCK 3:00
  • 18 DAMN 3:40

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