Drop Cherries
Billie Marten · 2023
43 min · 13 tracks · traditional folk music
A tender blend of folk melodies and introspective lyrics that explore vulnerability and connection.
Top tracks — play these first
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God Above — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core with its haunting melody and poignant exploration of longing and spirituality.
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I Can't Get My Head Around You — With its catchy chorus and relatable themes of confusion in relationships, this track showcases Marten's ability to blend pop sensibilities with folk roots.
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Drop Cherries — The title track ties together the album's themes of personal growth and reflection, featuring rich instrumentation that highlights Marten’s evolving sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and cohesive themes but remains within familiar folk territory.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a gentle, mid-tempo pace with layered instrumentation that gradually introduces more complex arrangements.
- Several songs feature a recurring motif in the melody, creating a sense of cohesion across different tracks.
- The album closes with a title track that shifts to a more reflective tone, contrasting with the earlier energy.
- 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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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- introspective evening reflections
- delicate storytelling immersion
- gentle, soothing background ambiance
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Upon the release of 'Drop Cherries', Billie Marten was establishing herself as a significant voice in contemporary folk, following her critically acclaimed album 'Feed the Beast' from 2022. This album marks a further evolution in her sound, showcasing her growth as a songwriter and artist while solidifying her place within the UK's indie music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Marling· Phoebe Bridgers· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 New Idea 2:44
- 2 God Above 3:26
- 3 Just Us 2:27
- 4 I Can't Get My Head Around You 3:26
- 5 Willow 3:40
- 6 Acid Tooth 3:27
- 7 Devil Swim 3:36
- 8 I Bend to Him 2:39
- 9 Nothing but Mine 3:24
- 10 Arrows 3:23
- 11 Tongue 4:10
- 12 This Is How We Move 3:06
- 13 Drop Cherries 4:18
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