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Joe Keery · 2022

36 min · 13 tracks · indie pop

A shimmering blend of synth-pop and indie rock that dances between introspection and playful exuberance.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Runner — This opening track establishes the album's energetic vibe with its pulsating rhythm and catchy hooks, making it an instant standout.
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    Gloom — In just two minutes, this track captures a sense of melancholy that contrasts beautifully with the album's more upbeat moments.
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    I Want Your Video — This song features playful lyrics and a bouncy melody, showcasing Keery's knack for blending humor with catchy pop sensibilities.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100
Foothills
Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends synth-pop and indie rock effectively but lacks standout cohesion and depth across all tracks.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
  • Several tracks feature layered synths that create a shimmering texture, particularly in 'Runner' and 'I Want Your Video'.
  • The lyrics often juxtapose playful themes with introspective moments, creating a contrast that invites deeper listening.
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
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Half Life

    The bridge introduces a moment of self-reflection where the narrative voice questions their choices amid swirling uncertainties.

    This shift adds depth to the song’s exploration of vulnerability, contrasting with the more upbeat sections that precede it.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Runner 4:19
  • 2 Gloom 2:00
  • 3 Half Life 3:47
  • 4 Fool 1:54
  • 5 On and On 4:03
  • 6 End of Beginning 2:39
  • 7 I Want Your Video 2:08
  • 8 Climax 3:55
  • 9 Change 2:57
  • 10 Is That All It Takes 0:20
  • 11 Go for It 3:01
  • 12 Figure You Out 3:04
  • 13 Slither 1:51

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata