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Dollhouse

Melanie Martinez · 2014

19 min · 4 tracks · indie pop

A kaleidoscopic mix of electronic beats and playful yet haunting melodies that explore childhood nostalgia and darker themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Dollhouse (Kiely Rich remix) — This remix amplifies the original's eerie undertones with driving beats, enhancing the unsettling exploration of domesticity and facade.
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    Dollhouse (One Love remix) — This version retains the core melody while introducing a more upbeat tempo, showcasing how varied interpretations can shift the emotional landscape of a song.
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    Dollhouse (Jai Wolf remix) — With its lush synths and atmospheric layers, this remix adds depth to the narrative, transforming the song into an expansive sonic experience.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

Melanie Martinez's debut EP blends playful melodies with dark themes, establishing her unique artistic identity.

What we noticed

  • The first track, 'Dollhouse', opens with a playful piano melody that contrasts sharply with its darker lyrical themes.
  • Each song features layered vocals and harmonies, creating a rich texture that enhances the whimsical yet haunting atmosphere.
  • The EP closes with a reprise of 'Dollhouse', which reinforces its central themes and creates a cyclical structure.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
5/10

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 Dollhouse (Kiely Rich remix) 6:20
  • 2 Dollhouse (One Love remix) 4:27
  • 3 Dollhouse (Jai Wolf remix) 4:08
  • 4 Dollhouse (Treasure Fingers H.O.U.S.E mix) 4:46

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