What makes Freedom by Amen Dunes notable?

The album received widespread acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and showcasing a unique blend of genres that appealed to both indie fans and mainstream audiences. It debuted at number 17 on the Billboard Independent Albums chart, solidifying Amen Dunes' presence in the contemporary music scene. Released on March 30, 2018, 'Freedom' marked Amen Dunes' fourth studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'Love' from 2014. At this point in his career, frontman Damon McMahon had begun to refine his sound, moving towards a more expansive and ambitious sonic vision that incorporated elements of rock and experimental music.

How many songs are on Freedom?

Freedom has 11 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Freedom

Amen Dunes · 2018

47 min · 11 tracks

A haunting blend of psych-folk and lo-fi melodies, where introspective lyrics weave through expansive soundscapes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Blue Rose — This track encapsulates the album's emotional depth with its lush instrumentation and evocative lyrics about longing and connection.
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Freedom — The title track serves as a powerful anthem, blending a sense of liberation with introspective lyrics that reflect on personal growth.
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Dracula — This song stands out for its hypnotic rhythm and surreal storytelling, illustrating McMahon's ability to merge vivid imagery with a captivating sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends introspective lyrics with expansive soundscapes, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
Several tracks incorporate layered instrumentation that builds gradually, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
The lyrics often reflect personal introspection, with recurring themes of struggle and liberation woven throughout the songs.

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

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 Intro 0:50
2 Blue Rose 4:06
3 Time 4:51
4 Skipping School 5:28
5 Calling Paul the Suffering 3:02
6 Miki Dora 5:03
7 Satudarah 2:44
8 Believe 5:47
9 Dracula 4:17
10 Freedom 5:00
11 L.A. 6:04

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