What makes Eat Your Young by Hozier notable?

The EP has been well-received critically, marking Hozier's return to music and sparking significant interest in his upcoming third studio album. It features a blend of blues and soul influences that resonate with listeners, while its title track has sparked conversations about its lyrical themes and societal implications. By the release of 'Eat Your Young' in March 2023, Hozier was building on the success of his sophomore album, 'Wasteland, Baby!', which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 in 2019. This EP arrives after a four-year hiatus and showcases his continued evolution as a songwriter and artist, exploring themes of love and loss with renewed depth.

How many songs are on Eat Your Young?

Eat Your Young has 3 tracks, running approximately 11 minutes.

Eat Your Young

Hozier · 2023

11 min · 3 tracks · blues

Soulful melodies intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating an evocative atmosphere that captures the essence of life's ephemeral nature.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Eat Your Young — The title track encapsulates the album’s exploration of consuming love and the complexities of relationships through vivid imagery and rhythmic hooks.
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All Things End — This song presents a reflective tone, addressing mortality with haunting melodies that linger, showcasing Hozier's ability to merge deep lyrical content with accessible sound.
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Through Me (The Flood) — It highlights Hozier's storytelling prowess, weaving narratives of emotional turmoil amidst rich instrumentation that enhances the overall thematic depth of the EP.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

59 /100

Treeline

Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

The EP showcases strong songwriting and production, with varied arrangements that enhance its emotional depth.

What we noticed

The EP opens with a strong lead track that features layered vocal harmonies and a steady rhythm, setting an engaging tone.
Each song employs a distinct arrangement, with 'All Things End' introducing strings that create a more somber atmosphere compared to the opener.
The final track incorporates a gradual build-up, culminating in a powerful climax before tapering off, which emphasizes its lyrical themes.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 6/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 2/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Eat Your Young 4:02
2 All Things End 3:34
3 Through Me (The Flood) 3:48

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