Cry Sugar
Hudson Mohawke · 2022
65 min · 20 tracks · intelligent dance music
A kaleidoscopic blend of glitchy textures and emotive melodies, weaving a narrative through soundscapes both vibrant and introspective.
Top tracks — play these first
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Intentions — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its layered synths and dynamic rhythm shifts, illustrating Mohawke's mastery of tension and release.
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Dance Forever — Blending infectious beats with ethereal vocals, this song serves as a celebration of life and movement, showcasing Mohawke's ability to craft danceable yet reflective tracks.
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Is It Supposed — The track stands out for its contemplative mood and sophisticated arrangement, inviting listeners to ponder deeper themes while still engaging them sonically.
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Rain Shadow — Expanding on ambient influences, this piece weaves intricate sound layers that evoke vast landscapes, highlighting Mohawke's talent for creating immersive auditory experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative production techniques and a unique blend of styles, making it stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, while the second half introduces more subdued and introspective soundscapes.
- The use of vocal samples is sparse but impactful, often layered beneath intricate synth patterns and glitchy beats.
- 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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 12, 2022, Cry Sugar marks Hudson Mohawke's return after a five-year hiatus since his last solo project, Lantern. This album showcases an evolution in his sound, leaning further into abstract compositions while maintaining his signature intricate production style. By this point in his career, Mohawke had already established himself as a pivotal figure in the electronic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rustie· Flying Lotus· Shlohmo
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Dance Forever
The bridge introduces a sudden shift in tempo and melody that conveys a sense of urgency and elation.
This structural change not only heightens the emotional impact but also transforms the song into an anthem for liberation and joy, embodying the essence of celebration.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Ingle Nook 1:53
- 2 Intentions 4:18
- 3 Expo 0:40
- 4 Behold 2:20
- 5 Bicstan 4:45
- 6 Stump 4:21
- 7 Dance Forever 3:05
- 8 Bow 2:41
- 9 Is It Supposed 6:14
- 10 Lonely Days 5:29
- 11 Redeem 2:08
- 12 Rain Shadow 5:33
- 13 KPIPE 3:11
- 14 3 Sheets to the Wind 2:24
- 15 Some Buzz 2:36
- 16 Tincture 3:26
- 17 Nork 69 2:10
- 18 Come a Little Closer 3:44
- 19 Ingle Nook Slumber 2:01
- 20 Fast Mode 2:38
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