What makes Everything Is Forgotten by Methyl Ethel notable?

Everything Is Forgotten received positive reviews for its inventive sound and was praised by publications like The Guardian and Pitchfork. The album achieved a notable chart presence, reaching the top of the Australian charts and further establishing Methyl Ethel's reputation in the indie music scene. Released as Methyl Ethel's second studio album, Everything Is Forgotten followed their debut, Oh Inhuman Spectacle, which garnered critical acclaim. By this point in their career, the band had solidified their sound and expanded their artistic vision, embracing a more polished production style while retaining their experimental roots.

How many songs are on Everything Is Forgotten?

Everything Is Forgotten has 11 tracks, running approximately 5 minutes.

Everything Is Forgotten

Methyl Ethel · 2017

5 min · 11 tracks · art rock

A kaleidoscopic blend of art rock and ethereal pop, weaving intricate melodies with introspective lyrics.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Ubu — This track exemplifies the band's signature sound, combining vibrant instrumentation with haunting vocals that explore themes of identity and existentialism.
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Femme Maison/One Man House — Here, the band intricately layers contrasting musical elements that reflect the complexities of gender roles and personal duality.
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Drink Wine — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush arrangements and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the listener's attention immediately.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases inventive soundscapes and strong production, though its cohesion dips towards the end.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature a consistent use of layered synths and rhythmic percussion, establishing a driving yet ethereal sound.
Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Femme Maison/One Man House', which shifts from a slow build to an energetic climax.
The album closes with 'Schlager', which features a minimalist arrangement that contrasts sharply with the more complex earlier tracks.

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

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Drink Wine
2 Ubu 5:03
3 No. 28
4 Femme Maison/One Man House
5 L'Heure des Sorcières
6 Act Of Contrition
7 Groundswell
8 Hyakki Yakō
9 Summer Moon
10 Weeds Through The Rind
11 Schlager

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Oh Inhuman Spectacle

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