Eggs Are Funny
Mew · 2010
66 min · 15 tracks · alternative rock
A whimsical blend of intricate melodies and ethereal vocals, creating a dreamlike atmosphere full of unexpected twists.
Top tracks — play these first
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Am I Wry? No — Opening with a dynamic blend of airy instrumentation and introspective lyrics, this track effectively sets the tone for the album's whimsical yet profound exploration.
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Snow Brigade — Featured prominently for its catchy chorus and lush arrangements, this song encapsulates Mew’s ability to merge pop sensibility with artistic depth.
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Comforting Sounds — Closing the album with a hauntingly beautiful crescendo, this track showcases Mew's signature emotional weight and sonic expansiveness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate melodies and varied structures, but its cohesion is somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a lush soundscape, particularly in 'Snow Brigade' and 'Saliva'.
- The last three tracks gradually decrease in tempo, allowing the album to conclude with a reflective tone.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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
- whimsical melodies with unexpected twists
- dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
- playful yet contemplative listening sessions
- emotional peaks amidst intricate arrangements
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, fast-paced tracks
- want heavy beats and intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2010, Eggs Are Funny is Mew's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record, No More Stories... (2009). At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound that juxtaposed intricate pop structures with expansive sonic experimentation.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Postal Service· Sigur Rós· Radiohead
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Am I Wry? No 4:54
- 2 Snow Brigade 4:23
- 3 Beach 2:47
- 4 Introducing Palace Players 4:50
- 5 Silas the Magic Car 4:05
- 6 Wheels Over Me 2:38
- 7 Saliva 4:11
- 8 She Came Home for Christmas 3:56
- 9 Sometimes Life Isn't Easy 5:13
- 10 Do You Love It 2:57
- 11 Eight Flew Over, One Was Destroyed 4:49
- 12 156 4:57
- 13 Special 3:25
- 14 The Zookeeper's Boy 4:51
- 15 Comforting Sounds 8:50
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