Released 7 years ago this October
Deceiver
DIIV · 2019
44 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A swirling blend of reverb-drenched guitars and introspective lyrics, capturing a haunting sense of longing and existential uncertainty.
Top tracks — play these first
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Horsehead — The opening track sets a reflective tone with its layered instrumentation and haunting melodies, establishing the album's exploration of vulnerability and introspection.
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Skin Game — This track showcases an engaging interplay of rhythm and melody, highlighting the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with deeper emotional narratives.
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For the Guilty — With its driving bassline and poignant lyrics, this song encapsulates themes of regret and self-reflection that run throughout Deceiver.
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Lorelei — This track stands out for its lush soundscapes and ethereal vocals, making it a standout moment that embodies the album's overall aesthetic.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines atmospheric instrumentation with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive yet evolving sound throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half introduces more subdued and reflective moments.
- Several tracks incorporate layered guitar textures that create a dense, atmospheric sound, particularly evident in 'Horsehead' and 'For the Guilty'.
- The lyrics often explore themes of longing and existential uncertainty, with a focus on introspection and emotional vulnerability.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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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
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 Horsehead 5:08
- 2 Like Before You Were Born 3:04
- 3 Skin Game 4:25
- 4 Between Tides 4:43
- 5 Taker 4:28
- 6 For the Guilty 3:39
- 7 The Spark 3:59
- 8 Lorelei 3:58
- 9 Blankenship 3:56
- 10 Acheron 7:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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