DSU
Alex G · 2014
37 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A lo-fi tapestry of introspection woven with playful melodies and experimental production techniques.
Top tracks — play these first
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After Ur Gone Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Black Hair — The song features evocative storytelling through vivid imagery and an intimate vocal delivery that encapsulates the album's themes of longing.
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Promise — This track stands out for its haunting melody paired with reflective lyrics, illustrating the album's exploration of personal relationships and existential musings.
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Sorry — With its catchy hook and upbeat instrumentation, this song contrasts the album's more somber moments while still conveying a deep sense of regret.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's experimental approach and unique sound contribute to its distinctiveness within indie rock.
What we noticed
- Vocals often blend into the instrumentation, making them feel like an additional texture rather than the focal point.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- short bursts of introspection
- playful experimentation with melodies
- fragments of personal storytelling
- quirky details for headphone lovers
- easygoing background for relaxed moments
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of long epics
- prefer polished production values
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album marked Alex G's first release under a label, gaining wider recognition.
- Career context
- In 2014, Alex G released 'DSU' as his first project under the label Domino Recording Company, marking a significant step into wider recognition. This album followed his earlier self-released works and showcased his evolving sound, combining bedroom pop aesthetics with more polished songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Car Seat Headrest· Phoebe Bridgers· Snail Mail
Tracklist
- 1 After Ur Gone Start here 2:21
- 2 Serpent Is Lord 3:46
- 3 Harvey 1:39
- 4 Rejoyce 1:51
- 5 Black Hair 2:44
- 6 Skipper 1:25
- 7 Axesteel 1:46
- 8 Sorry 2:42
- 9 Promise 3:31
- 10 Icehead 2:50
- 11 Hollow 4:04
- 12 Tripper 0:42
- 13 Boy 3:11
- 14 Soaker 1:40
- 15 Waiting for You 3:30
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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