Diplomacy
Kakkmaddafakka · 2019
32 min · 9 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of indie rock and pop melodies with an infectious energy that invites listeners to dance and reflect.
Top tracks — play these first
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Runaway Girl — This track stands out with its infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, encapsulating the album's playful spirit while exploring themes of longing and adventure.
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Naked Blue — With a more contemplative sound, this song contrasts the album's upbeat nature, offering introspective lyrics that delve into vulnerability and emotional honesty.
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This Love — The closer of the album features lush instrumentation and heartfelt vocals, creating a poignant finish that encapsulates the album’s exploration of relationships and connections.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong melodies and energetic performances but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy track that sets a brisk tempo, maintaining an upbeat energy through the first half before introducing more reflective themes in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response structures, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead vocals and backing parts.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- infectious energy for dancing
- short bursts of vibrant fun
- reflective moments with upbeat tempos
- for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, immersive albums
- seek deep introspective experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Diplomacy' was released in 2019, Kakkmaddafakka had established themselves as a notable force in Norway's indie scene, following their 2016 album 'Hearts'. This third studio effort reflects their maturation as artists while maintaining the upbeat charm that characterized their earlier work.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· Phoenix· Two Door Cinema Club
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 My Name 3:43
- 2 Runaway Girl 3:02
- 3 The Rest 4:04
- 4 Sin 2:56
- 5 Get Go 3:45
- 6 Frequency 3:15
- 7 Moon Man 3:34
- 8 Naked Blue 3:53
- 9 This Love 4:21
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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