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Coterie

Coterie · 2022

47 min · 14 tracks

A vibrant blend of indie pop and alternative rock, with infectious grooves and heartfelt lyrics that evoke sun-soaked afternoons.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Shakin' Her Body — This track serves as an energetic opener that showcases catchy hooks and playful lyrics, setting the tone for the entire album.
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    West Coast Drive — With its laid-back vibe and vivid imagery of coastal life, this song encapsulates the carefree spirit of summer while highlighting the band's melodic strengths.
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    Killing It Off — This track stands out with its introspective lyrics and a more stripped-down arrangement, revealing a different emotional layer of the band's songwriting.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

46 /100
Foothills
Higher than 10% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong identity within its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains an upbeat tempo with danceable grooves, while the second half introduces slower, more introspective tracks.
  • Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Shakin' Her Body 2:57
  • 2 Cool It Down 4:28
  • 3 Honey Dance With Me 3:44
  • 4 Deja Vu 3:06
  • 5 Stepping Stone 3:08
  • 6 West Coast Drive 3:45
  • 7 Always Beside You 3:01
  • 8 For the People 3:05
  • 9 Feelin' It 2:57
  • 10 Accidental Love 3:14
  • 11 Sunkissed World 2:58
  • 12 Killing It Off 2:50
  • 13 Shame 3:56
  • 14 Purea / Cool It Down 4:38

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