Collection
Soccer Mommy · 2017
29 min · 8 tracks
Lo-fi melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a candid exploration of youthful disillusionment and emotional vulnerability.
Top tracks — play these first
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Allison — This track serves as an intimate glimpse into Soccer Mommy's personal narrative, blending catchy melodies with raw vulnerability that defines her style.
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Death by Chocolate — With its quirky yet poignant lyrics, this song encapsulates the feeling of self-deprecation while maintaining an infectious pop sensibility.
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3 AM at a Party — This track captures the essence of social anxiety and isolation amidst vibrant surroundings, showcasing Soccer Mommy's ability to convey complex emotions simply.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Collection showcases Soccer Mommy's early songwriting and production style, establishing her indie presence.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent lo-fi production aesthetic, with soft vocals layered over simple guitar melodies.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, allowing for clear lyrical storytelling throughout.
- The pacing is generally mid-tempo, with only one track, '3 AM at a Party', introducing a slightly faster rhythm.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
- youthful vulnerability in lyrics
- short bursts of reflection
- introspective moments with friends
- gradual rise to emotional peak
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2017, Collection is Soccer Mommy's debut compilation album, gathering tracks from her earlier EPs and establishing her presence in the indie music scene. At this point, Sophie Allison was transitioning from bedroom recordings to broader recognition, setting the stage for her subsequent works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phoebe Bridgers· Snail Mail· Julien Baker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Allison 2:39
- 2 Try 2:59
- 3 Death by Chocolate 4:12
- 4 Out Worn 4:35
- 5 3 AM at a Party 2:33
- 6 Inside Out 4:56
- 7 Benadryl Dreams 4:02
- 8 Waiting for Cars 3:56
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