Top tracks — play these first
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Family Tree Start here — The title track encapsulates the album's themes of connection and heritage, featuring a catchy chorus that invites listeners into Oh Land's personal reflections.
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Human Error — This track highlights vulnerability through its exploration of mistakes and growth, showcasing Oh Land's ability to blend relatable lyrics with a danceable rhythm.
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After the Storm — Closing the album on a hopeful note, this song combines lush instrumentation with an uplifting message about resilience and moving forward after challenges.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production, with a cohesive sound and distinct pop sensibility.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that establishes a lush electronic soundscape, followed by tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in 'Kiss in Songs' and 'Sunlight'.
- The last three tracks gradually shift to more introspective themes, with 'After the Storm' serving as a reflective conclusion.
- 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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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
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- ethereal melodies for introspection
- thoughtful listening during solitude
- melodic exploration of personal themes
- gentle soundscapes for calm
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Cohesive sound and lyrical depth mark this as a significant artistic achievement.
- Career context
- Released on May 3, 2019, Family Tree is Oh Land's fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Ride, which showcased her evolved sound. By this point in her career, she had established herself as a distinct voice in the pop landscape, exploring deeper themes of identity and family.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Lykke Li· Bat for Lashes· Imogen Heap
Tracklist
- 1 Family Tree Start here 3:57
- 2 Human Error 4:04
- 3 Kiss in Songs 4:12
- 4 Brief Moment 3:37
- 5 Make My Trouble Beautiful 3:02
- 6 Coma 2:01
- 7 Salt 2:50
- 8 Sunlight 3:16
- 9 Speak to Me with Love 3:07
- 10 Someone I Can Be Alone With 3:20
- 11 Open 3:13
- 12 After the Storm 3:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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