Capricorn
Youth Lagoon · 2020
29 min · 8 tracks · pop music
Ethereal soundscapes blend with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that invites listeners into a reflective journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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First Rain — The opening track sets the tone with its haunting melodies and evocative lyrics about renewal and transformation, establishing the album's emotional core.
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Earth to Earth — This song captures the essence of existential reflection, combining lush instrumentation with poignant observations about life cycles and connection to nature.
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Blue Savior — A standout moment on the album, this track features a dynamic shift in both lyrical perspective and musical intensity, representing personal redemption amidst chaos.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases mature songwriting and sonic experimentation, creating a reflective listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a gradual crescendo, layering ethereal synths and soft vocals before introducing more complex arrangements in the later songs.
- Several tracks feature extended instrumental sections that create a meditative atmosphere, allowing the listener to linger on the soundscapes.
- The album closes with '2166', which features a stark contrast in dynamics, dropping to minimal instrumentation and emphasizing vocal delivery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 First Rain 3:36
- 2 Earth to Earth 4:30
- 3 The Riverine 3:53
- 4 A New Name 3:29
- 5 Ghosts of Shanghai 3:15
- 6 Blue Savior 3:08
- 7 Pest 3:14
- 8 2166 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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