Childqueen
Kadhja Bonet · 2018
37 min · 10 tracks
A lush tapestry of soul, jazz, and pop woven together with ethereal vocals and intricate instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Childqueen — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of femininity and empowerment through its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, showcasing Bonet's vocal prowess.
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Another Time Lover — This song stands out with its infectious groove and playful lyrics that reflect on love and desire, highlighting Bonet's ability to blend lightheartedness with emotional depth.
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Wings — With its soaring vocal arrangements and rich instrumental layers, 'Wings' offers a moment of transcendence on the album, inviting listeners to explore themes of freedom and growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres with intricate arrangements and ethereal vocals, creating a distinctive sound that rewards repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow, orchestral introduction that sets a dreamy tone, followed by tracks that alternate between lush instrumentation and sparse arrangements.
- Vocals are layered with harmonies throughout, often featuring call-and-response patterns that create a conversational feel.
- 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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8/10
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Mother Maybe
The narrative pivots to address unfulfilled expectations regarding motherhood directly, revealing a complex emotional landscape.
This shift creates a stark contrast between idealized notions of motherhood and the reality of personal experience, deepening the song's emotional impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Procession 2:53
- 2 Childqueen 3:12
- 3 Another Time Lover 3:38
- 4 Delphine 5:55
- 5 Thoughts Around Tea 2:13
- 6 Joy 4:07
- 7 Wings 4:04
- 8 Mother Maybe 4:16
- 9 Second Wind 4:15
- 10 ... 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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