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Eucademix

Yuka Honda · 2004

40 min · 12 tracks · electronic music

A whimsical blend of electronic textures and playful melodies that evokes both nostalgia and curiosity.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Humming Song (Alone Together) — This track encapsulates the album's playful spirit with its gentle melodies and introspective lyrics, setting the tone for the entire project.
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    I Dream About You — With its dreamy production and evocative storytelling, this song highlights Honda's ability to blend personal narrative with lush sonic landscapes.
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    Why Are You Lying to Your Therapist? — This track stands out for its sharp wit and commentary on vulnerability, showcasing Honda's lyrical prowess alongside her innovative sound design.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

Instrumental
60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

Eucademix showcases inventive electronic textures and playful melodies, establishing Honda's distinct voice in the genre.

What we noticed

  • Several tracks utilize unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more abstract arrangements.
  • The first half of the album maintains a playful and upbeat tempo, while the latter half introduces slower, more introspective pieces.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • How Many Times Can We Burn This Bridge?

    The chorus features a poignant reflection on repeated mistakes in relationships, capturing a sense of frustration and resolve.

    The repetition in the lyrics emphasizes the cyclical nature of these experiences, enhancing the emotional weight of the song.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Humming Song (Alone Together) 3:44
  • 2 I Dream About You 3:33
  • 3 When the Monkey Kills 3:26
  • 4 Limoncello 2:57
  • 5 Some Things Should Be Kept Unsaid 2:57
  • 6 Seed of Seed of Peach 3:53
  • 7 Twirling Batons in My Head 2:55
  • 8 How Many Times Can We Burn This Bridge? 4:08
  • 9 Parallel 3:06
  • 10 Why Are You Lying to Your Therapist? 3:36
  • 11 Phantomime 2:42
  • 12 Spooning With Jackknife 3:27

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