Candy Carol
Book of Love · 1991
34 min · 12 tracks · new wave
Dreamy synth textures and soft, airy vocals create an ethereal landscape that defines early '90s new wave.
Top tracks — play these first
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Turn the World — This track opens with bright synthesizers coupled with a catchy melody that encapsulates the band's signature sound while addressing themes of change and hope.
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Quiver — Quiver stands out for its infectious chorus and danceable beat, showcasing the band's ability to merge pop sensibilities with thoughtful lyricism.
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Candy Carol — The title track features a dreamy atmosphere with playful lyrics that evoke nostalgia, making it a quintessential representation of the album's overall aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features lush synth textures and maintains a consistent dreamy atmosphere, typical of its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief instrumental track that sets a dreamy tone, followed by mid-tempo songs that maintain a consistent atmosphere.
- Several tracks feature layered synths and soft vocals, creating a lush soundscape that is characteristic of early '90s new wave.
- The sequencing includes a noticeable shift in mood around the midpoint, where the tempo slows down, allowing for more introspective tracks.
- 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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 1:13
- 2 Turn the World 3:48
- 3 Quiver 3:29
- 4 Butterfly 2:11
- 5 Sunny Day 3:51
- 6 Flower Parade 0:41
- 7 Wall Song 2:42
- 8 Alice Everyday 3:42
- 9 Counting the Rosaries 3:41
- 10 Miss Melancholy 3:25
- 11 Orange Flip 3:02
- 12 Candy Carol 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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