Top tracks — play these first
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The Call — This opening track sets an intimate tone with its haunting melodies and stark lyrics about longing, encapsulating the album’s emotional core.
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Get Up — A standout for its contrasting upbeat instrumentation paired with darkly introspective lyrics, it showcases Xiu Xiu's mastery of blending mood and message.
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Faith, Torn Apart — Stretching over seven minutes, this closing track epitomizes the album's overarching themes of despair and resilience through its expansive soundscape and poignant storytelling.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Xiu Xiu's 'Forget' showcases innovative structures and emotional depth within its synth-pop framework.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered synths and a steady beat, establishing a rhythmic foundation that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as transitioning from fast-paced sections to slower, more introspective moments.
- The use of unconventional song structures is evident, with some tracks featuring extended instrumental passages that diverge from traditional verse-chorus formats.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- steady emotional progression throughout
- intimate reflections on personal turmoil
- moments of cathartic release
- thoughtful engagement during listening
- narrative climax towards the end
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of upbeat energy
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — Demonstrates Xiu Xiu's innovative sound and emotional depth, receiving significant acclaim.
- Career context
- Upon the release of 'Forget' in 2017, Xiu Xiu had established themselves as a unique voice in avant-garde music with a discography that included critically acclaimed works like 'Angel Guts: Red Classroom' (2014). This album marked their continued exploration of personal themes and unorthodox production techniques while maintaining their distinctive sound. 'Forget' represents a pivotal moment as the band further embraced vulnerability and complexity in their songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dirty Beaches· The Knife· FKA twigs
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Get Up
The shift from a lively instrumental hook to verses filled with stark imagery about personal struggle captures a juxtaposition of hope and despair.
This abrupt change not only enhances the emotional gravity but also reflects the tension between external appearances and internal realities.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Call 3:17
- 2 Queen of the Losers 4:23
- 3 Wondering 4:12
- 4 Get Up 4:59
- 5 Hay Choco Bananas 3:47
- 6 Jenny GoGo 3:56
- 7 At Last, At Last 3:12
- 8 Forget 4:11
- 9 Petite 4:01
- 10 Faith, Torn Apart 7:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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