Content
Joywave · 2017
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A genre-blending exploration of modern anxieties wrapped in catchy hooks and synth-driven melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Content — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, merging catchy pop sensibilities with pointed commentary on modern life's distractions and superficiality.
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Shutdown — This track features an infectious chorus that critiques societal pressures while showcasing the band's signature blend of upbeat instrumentation and thoughtful lyrics.
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Going to a Place — With its expansive soundscape and contemplative lyrics, this song serves as a reflective centerpiece, illustrating the internal struggles faced in an increasingly complex world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Joywave's 'Content' blends genres effectively but lacks some cohesion in its flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered synths and a steady beat, establishing a rhythmic foundation that persists through several tracks.
- Tracks like 'Shutdown' and 'Confidence' utilize call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an engaging dynamic between the lead and backing vocals.
- The final track, 'Let’s Talk About Feelings', concludes with a gradual fade-out, allowing for a reflective end to the album's exploration of themes.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Thanks. Thanks for Coming
The closing track shifts into a self-reflective tone, addressing feelings of disconnection from both oneself and others.
This moment marks a departure from the earlier upbeat tracks, allowing vulnerability to seep through as it contemplates the impact of modern interactions.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Content 4:29
- 2 Shutdown 3:42
- 3 It’s a Trip! 3:04
- 4 Rumors 3:47
- 5 Confidence 0:48
- 6 Doubt 3:45
- 7 Going to a Place 5:57
- 8 Little Lies You’re Told 3:19
- 9 When You’re Bored 3:14
- 10 Thanks. Thanks for Coming 3:43
- 11 Let’s Talk About Feelings 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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