Released 20 years ago
El Perro del Mar
El Perro del Mar · 2006
46 min · 14 tracks · indie pop
Dreamy melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush soundscape that blurs the line between melancholy and hope.
Top tracks — play these first
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Candy — This track exemplifies the album's playful yet introspective nature, combining catchy hooks with lyrics that explore yearning and desire.
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God Knows (You Gotta Give to Get) — With its infectious chorus and reflective lyrics about love and reciprocity, this song highlights Assbring's ability to balance upbeat melodies with deeper themes.
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This Loneliness — This track stands out for its haunting atmosphere and emotional weight, showcasing Assbring's vocal prowess while delving into feelings of isolation.
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 introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive sound that rewards repeat listens.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued arrangement with minimal instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in 'This Loneliness' and 'Here Comes That Feeling'.
- The album closes with two tracks that gradually decrease in tempo, allowing for a reflective conclusion.
- 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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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
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
- serene afternoon introspection
- dreamy melodies for daydreaming
- gentle pacing for reflection
- catchy hooks for casual listening
- uplifting moments of warmth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- El Perro del Mar marks the debut album of Swedish artist Sarah Assbring, released in January 2006. At this point, she was establishing her unique indie pop sound, having previously released a few demos and singles that hinted at her artistic direction. This album set the foundation for her subsequent works and introduced listeners to her ethereal vocal style and poignant songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor· Feist· Lykke Li
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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This Loneliness
The writing shifts from a general sense of solitude to a deeply personal reflection on lost connections.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Candy 3:22
- 2 God Knows (You Gotta Give to Get) 3:40
- 3 Party 3:12
- 4 People 3:18
- 5 Dog 3:01
- 6 I Can't Talk About It 2:53
- 7 Coming Down the Hill 2:33
- 8 This Loneliness 4:38
- 9 It's All Good 3:01
- 10 Here Comes That Feeling 3:28
- 11 Shake It Off 3:16
- 12 Do the Dog 3:00
- 13 Say 3:09
- 14 Hello Goodbye 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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