Cub Sport
Cub Sport · 2019
45 min · 15 tracks · independent music
Joyful pop melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an uplifting yet contemplative atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Video — This track stands out for its infectious chorus and exploration of vulnerability intertwined with a catchy pop sensibility. It encapsulates the album's overall theme of openness and self-acceptance.
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Butterflies — With its bright instrumentation and euphoric energy, this song captures the exhilaration of new love while also reflecting on personal growth. It's a quintessential representation of the band's evolving sound.
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As Long as You're Happy — This poignant ballad showcases emotional depth as it navigates feelings of love and sacrifice. Its raw honesty makes it one of the standout moments of vulnerability on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends uplifting melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing growth while maintaining a cohesive flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a reflective tone before transitioning into more upbeat songs.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, textured sound, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often juxtapose joyful melodies with introspective themes, creating a contrast that invites deeper listening.
- The final three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, allowing for a contemplative conclusion to the album.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate moments of self-reflection
- short bursts of emotional clarity
- vibrant melodies for sunny days
- candid lyrics for personal connection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek high-energy party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 2019, Cub Sport is the self-titled sophomore album from the Australian band following their debut, This Is Our Vice, in 2016. At this stage, the band had begun to refine their sound and lyrical approach, exploring themes of identity and love more deeply.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Muna· Troye Sivan· Shura
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Unwinding Myself (intro) 2:44
- 2 Video 3:04
- 3 Sometimes 2:33
- 4 Limousine 4:30
- 5 Lift Me Up 3:09
- 6 Light II 2:03
- 7 Butterflies 2:43
- 8 Trees 3:27
- 9 Come Out 2:59
- 10 Party Pill 2:56
- 11 As Long as You're Happy 4:17
- 12 Acid Rain 2:51
- 13 Stars 2:36
- 14 I'm Not Scared 3:29
- 15 Summer Lover 2:16
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