Cherry
Dan Snaith · 2022
47 min · 14 tracks · electronic music
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with vibrant rhythms, creating a lush tapestry of electronic textures and dreamy melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cherry — The title track exemplifies Snaith's signature blend of rhythmic drive and melodic warmth, encapsulating the album's overall aesthetic.
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Mania — This track features rapid tempo changes and layered synths that create a sense of urgency, reflecting the album's exploration of emotional highs and lows.
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Always There — With its dreamy vocal samples and intricate instrumental arrangement, this song highlights Snaith's ability to evoke nostalgia while pushing sonic boundaries.
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Cloudy — The lengthy composition allows for expansive sonic exploration, showcasing Snaith's skill in crafting immersive soundscapes that draw listeners into a contemplative space.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends intricate soundscapes with vibrant rhythms, showcasing strong production and unique compositional choices.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering textures and rhythms before the tempo shifts in the second half.
- The album closes with two tracks that significantly drop in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When Dan Snaith released 'Cherry' in October 2022, he was building on his established reputation as Daphni, marking his return after a five-year hiatus since 'Joli Mai'. This album showcases his innovative approach to blending various genres, including house and psychedelic pop, further solidifying his artistic identity.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Always There
The lyrics reflect on the comforting presence of a loved one through vivid imagery and soft repetition.
The use of repetition emphasizes a sense of familiarity and longing, effectively enhancing the emotional depth embedded within the music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Arrow 3:08
- 2 Cherry 5:55
- 3 Always There 3:41
- 4 Crimson 2:54
- 5 Arp Blocks 2:09
- 6 Falling 1:12
- 7 Mania 3:36
- 8 Take Two 3:19
- 9 Mona 2:51
- 10 Clavicle 3:33
- 11 Cloudy 6:51
- 12 Karplus 1:48
- 13 Amber 3:50
- 14 Fly Away 2:56
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