Dopet cover

Released 13 years ago this October

Dopet

Stiftelsen · 2013

26 min · 7 tracks · pop rock

A vibrant blend of pop rock melodies infused with heartfelt lyrics and anthemic choruses that resonate with hope and longing.

Top tracks — play these first

  • →
    Utanför din dörr — This track serves as the album's anthem, encapsulating the band's ability to blend catchy melodies with emotionally charged lyrics about longing and connection.
  • →
    Till landet Ingenstans — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics that invite listeners into Stiftelsen's world.
  • →
    Vi vill ha mer — This song showcases the band's knack for crafting powerful choruses that inspire a sense of urgency and desire for change, resonating deeply with audiences.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100
Foothills
Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting with memorable choruses, but it doesn't significantly stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a faster rhythm that shifts the energy.
  • Each song features a prominent chorus that is repeated multiple times, reinforcing the anthemic quality of the melodies.
  • The lyrics across the album often explore themes of longing and hope, creating a cohesive emotional thread throughout.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
5/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • short bursts of vibrant energy
  • uplifting anthems for gatherings
  • catchy melodies with heartfelt themes
  • for sing-along moments

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer lengthy, immersive albums
  • want deep, introspective tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Dopet is Stiftelsen's sophomore album, released in 2013 after their self-titled debut in 2012. At this stage, the band was solidifying their sound and public presence in the Swedish music scene, following a period of significant local success.
Stylistic neighbors
Kaizers Orchestra· Lars Vaular· Admiral P

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Till landet Ingenstans 3:27
  • 2 Utanför din dörr 4:03
  • 3 Avalon 2:44
  • 4 Vi vill ha mer 4:33
  • 5 En annan värld 3:48
  • 6 En gång i maj 3:54
  • 7 Hövdingen 4:20

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata