Comfort (Maya Jane Coles album)
Maya Jane Coles · 2013
51 min · 12 tracks · deep house
A lush blend of deep house rhythms and introspective lyrics creates an immersive soundscape for emotional exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Comfort Start here — The title track establishes the album's thematic core, featuring ethereal vocals layered over a hypnotic groove that invites introspection.
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Easier to Hide — This track features haunting melodies and a rhythmic pulse that highlights Coles' skill in blending emotional depth with danceable beats.
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Burning Bright — With its captivating build-up and dynamic shifts, this track represents the album’s ability to create tension and release on the dance floor.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends deep house elements with introspective vocals, creating a distinctive sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually, layering synths and beats to create a rich texture.
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples that are manipulated and looped, adding an ethereal quality to the instrumentation.
- The final three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective atmosphere that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- 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
- introspective moments for deep thought
- soulful vocals that resonate emotionally
- atmospheric soundscapes for relaxation
- steady pacing for late-night listening
- immersive experience with subtle layers
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album established her reputation in the dance music scene.
- Career context
- Released in January 2013, 'Comfort' marked Maya Jane Coles' debut studio album after a series of successful EPs and remixes. At this point, she was already recognized as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, having gained acclaim for her distinctive sound and production techniques within underground house music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nina Kraviz· Seth Troxler· Anja Schneider
Tracklist
- 1 Comfort Start here 4:58
- 2 Easier to Hide 5:01
- 3 Burning Bright 4:35
- 4 Dreamer 4:04
- 5 Blame 4:12
- 6 Stranger 3:13
- 7 Everything 4:09
- 8 Fall From Grace 4:58
- 9 Wait for You 3:52
- 10 When I'm in Love 4:30
- 11 Take a Ride 4:05
- 12 Come Home 3:41
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