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Deep in the Iris

Braids · 2015

41 min · 9 tracks · indie rock

A kaleidoscope of ethereal harmonies and intricate rhythms that blend dream pop with experimental indie rock textures.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Miniskirt — This track stands out for its candid exploration of gender dynamics and societal expectations, combining sharp lyrics with a dynamic, engaging arrangement.
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    Taste — With its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics, this song captures the essence of longing and personal growth, illustrating the band's signature atmospheric sound.
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    Letting Go — As an opener, it sets the emotional tone of the album, featuring haunting vocals over intricate melodies that invite listeners into Braids' introspective world.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

66 /100
Alpine
Higher than 89% of albums we've rated

Braids' intricate arrangements and ethereal vocals create a distinctive sound that rewards repeated listens.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a lush soundscape, while the fourth track introduces a more rhythmic and driving beat.
  • Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, with abrupt shifts in dynamics and tempo that challenge traditional verse-chorus forms.
  • The album closes with a gradual fade-out on the final track, leaving an open-ended feeling that invites further reflection.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
7/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Letting Go 4:21
  • 2 Taste 5:00
  • 3 Blondie 4:25
  • 4 Happy When 5:39
  • 5 Miniskirt 4:54
  • 6 Getting Tired 3:31
  • 7 Sore Eyes 3:52
  • 8 Bunny Rose 5:18
  • 9 Warm Like Summer 4:23

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