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Floating on a Dream

Avi Kaplan · 2022

43 min · 11 tracks

Avi Kaplan's rich baritone weaves through folk-influenced melodies, creating an ethereal soundscape of introspection and hope.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    First Place I Go — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its reflective lyrics about seeking solace and the warmth of belonging, showcasing Kaplan's vocal strength.
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    Floating on a Dream — The title track encapsulates the album's theme of hope and perseverance, featuring lush instrumentation that complements Kaplan's emotive delivery.
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    I'm Only Getting Started — This anthem of resilience emphasizes personal growth and determination, resonating with listeners through its uplifting message and engaging melody.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

54 /100
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Higher than 43% of albums we've rated

The album blends folk melodies with rich vocals, creating an engaging yet familiar sound.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
  • The album closes with a reflective tone, as the last two tracks slow down the tempo and emphasize introspective lyrics.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 First Place I Go 4:49
  • 2 Floating on a Dream 3:59
  • 3 On My Way 3:40
  • 4 He Don't Love You Right 4:32
  • 5 I'm Only Getting Started 4:01
  • 6 Try to Get It Right 3:39
  • 7 I Can't Lie 3:00
  • 8 All Is Well 2:57
  • 9 Into the Blue 4:14
  • 10 When I'm a Fool 3:41
  • 11 My Queen 4:43

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