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Canterbury Girls

Lily & Madeleine · 2019

37 min · 10 tracks · folk rock

A blend of intimate folk melodies and poignant lyrics that explore themes of self-discovery and emotional complexity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Self Care — The opening track sets the tone with its explorative lyrics about mental wellness, encapsulating the album's overarching theme of personal growth and self-acceptance.
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    Canterbury Girls — This title track delves into female empowerment and friendship, showcasing the duo's ability to weave relatable narratives with melodic hooks.
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    Pachinko Song — With its rich instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this track illustrates the complexities of love and longing, representing a standout moment in lyrical depth on the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100
Foothills
Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album features strong songwriting and varied pacing but lacks broad recognition.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a steady mid-tempo track that sets a reflective tone, followed by a shift to more upbeat rhythms in the third track.
  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses, enhancing emotional delivery.
  • The last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a contemplative atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier energy.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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 Self Care 2:56
  • 2 Supernatural Sadness 3:30
  • 3 Just Do It 3:20
  • 4 Canterbury Girls 3:57
  • 5 Bruises 3:41
  • 6 Pachinko Song 4:12
  • 7 Circles 4:15
  • 8 Can’t Help the Way I Feel 3:13
  • 9 Analog Love 3:53
  • 10 Go 4:24

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