Diesel Vanilla
Ezio · 1997
44 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A lively blend of traditional folk sounds infused with modern storytelling and melodic charm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Moon — This track showcases a beautiful fusion of evocative lyrics and rich instrumentation, encapsulating the band's ability to blend storytelling with melodic depth.
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Accordion Girl — With its infectious rhythm and playful lyrics, this song highlights Ezio's knack for crafting accessible yet meaningful folk tunes.
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Back on Your Own Again — This track exemplifies emotional vulnerability in its lyrics while maintaining a catchy melody, illustrating the balance between heartache and hope that characterizes the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ezio's second album showcases strong songwriting and folk instrumentation but lacks some cohesion in pacing.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic instruments, with guitar and accordion prominently driving the melodies throughout.
- Lyrical storytelling is a central focus, with most tracks containing verses that unfold narratives rather than relying on repetitive choruses.
- The tempo varies across tracks, with several songs maintaining a lively pace while others slow down to create reflective moments.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- steady mid-tempo reflective journey
- intimate storytelling with warmth
- for evening relaxation
- engaging melodies for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Diesel Vanilla is Ezio's second studio album, released in 1997, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the band was establishing their unique sound in the UK folk scene, building on the acclaim of their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· John Martyn· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Deeper 4:14
- 2 Moon 4:22
- 3 Accordion Girl 4:50
- 4 Cinderella 4:20
- 5 One More Walk Round the Dancefloor 4:57
- 6 Maybe Sometimes 4:18
- 7 Alex 4:26
- 8 Call You Tomorrow 3:59
- 9 All the Dreams 4:50
- 10 Back on Your Own Again 4:06
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