Top tracks — play these first
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Mother & Father — This track serves as the emotional core of the album, addressing themes of loss and longing with poignant lyrics and a soaring chorus that resonates deeply.
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L.A.F — With its upbeat tempo and catchy hooks, L.A.F showcases Broods' ability to blend vibrant production with introspective lyrics about personal relationships.
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Medicine — This track stands out for its darker undertones and haunting melodies, exploring themes of dependency and emotional turmoil in a compelling way.
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Everytime — Featuring an infectious beat and relatable lyrics about love's complexities, this track exemplifies Broods' knack for crafting danceable yet meaningful pop music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends emotive lyrics with rich synth textures, making it engaging yet somewhat conventional within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with the lead single, which features a strong melodic hook and builds into layered synths that set the tone for the rest of the record.
- Tracks often feature a combination of vocal harmonies and electronic beats, creating a lush soundscape that supports introspective lyrics.
- Several songs incorporate dynamic shifts in intensity, such as 'Killing You' which transitions from subdued verses to an explosive chorus.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- uplifting introspection during solitude
- emotional release in quiet moments
- catchy melodies for reflective drives
- thoughtful soundscapes for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- need for upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 22, 2014, Evergreen marked Broods' debut album, following their self-titled EP that introduced their unique blend of electropop. At this point, the New Zealand duo was building a reputation for their emotionally charged music, establishing themselves in the indie pop scene.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Mother & Father 3:08
- 2 Everytime 3:41
- 3 Killing You 3:34
- 4 Bridges 3:12
- 5 L.A.F 2:48
- 6 Never Gonna Change 4:12
- 7 Sober 4:02
- 8 Medicine 4:43
- 9 Evergreen 4:27
- 10 Four Walls 3:28
- 11 Superstar 3:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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