Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil
Diplo · 2020
32 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
A genre-blending exploration of modern country and pop, infused with Diplo's signature electronic flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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So Long Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Dance With Me — This track stands out as an infectious collaboration with Julia Michaels and Morgan Wallen, merging catchy pop hooks with a danceable beat that exemplifies the album's genre fusion.
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Heartless — Featuring a blend of heartfelt lyrics and rhythmic electronic production, this song captures the emotional essence of the album while highlighting Diplo's versatility.
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Old Town Road (Diplo remix) — This remix brings a fresh electro twist to the viral hit, reinforcing Diplo's role in shaping contemporary soundscapes and bridging gaps between genres.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends country and electronic elements effectively but lacks strong cohesion and depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a laid-back tone before transitioning into more upbeat songs.
- Several tracks feature prominent vocal collaborations, while others lean heavily on instrumental sections with electronic production.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- short, energetic listening sessions
- upbeat and infectious melodies
- quick hooks and transitions
- front-loaded high energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Diplo's crossover into country music, gaining significant recognition.
- Themes
- genre-blending collaboration· viral remix culture· electronic country fusion
- Career context
- By the time of its release in May 2020, Diplo had established himself as a prominent figure in electronic music, known for his work with Major Lazer and his collaborations across various genres. This album marked his first full-length project under the Thomas Wesley moniker, a pivot towards exploring country-inflected sounds while maintaining his eclectic production style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Major Lazer· DJ Snake· Flosstradamus
Tracklist
- 1 Intro 1:37
- 2 So Long Start here 2:52
- 3 Heartless 2:49
- 4 Lonely 2:19
- 5 Dance With Me 2:50
- 6 Do Si Do 2:18
- 7 On Mine 2:36
- 8 Real Life Stuff 3:13
- 9 Hometown 3:36
- 10 Heartbreak 2:17
- 11 Heartless 2:52
- 12 Old Town Road (Diplo remix) 3:25
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Golden Hour
Kacey Musgraves
Blends country with pop and electronic influences, creating a bright, genre-fluid sound.
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Lil Nas X
Merges country themes with hip-hop and pop production, reflecting a similar genre-blending ethos.
Pony
Orville Peck
Combines traditional country elements with modern production and a theatrical flair, resonating with genre fusion.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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