Further Joy
The Regrettes · 2022
43 min · 13 tracks
Bright punk-inflected melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, capturing the complexities of love and self-discovery.
Top tracks — play these first
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You're So Fucking Pretty — This track stands out for its raw honesty in addressing insecurities while celebrating beauty, encapsulating the album's blend of personal reflection and catchy hooks.
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La Di Da — With an infectious chorus and upbeat tempo, this song exemplifies the band's knack for crafting anthemic tracks that balance fun with substantive messages about resilience.
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Homesick — This track delves into feelings of longing and nostalgia, featuring a poignant melody that highlights the emotional depth present throughout the album.
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Subtleties (Never Giving Up On You) — The song showcases a softer side of the band, employing layered harmonies to convey complex emotions surrounding commitment and perseverance in relationships.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends catchy melodies with introspective themes but lacks strong cohesion across its length.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that enhance the emotional weight of the lyrics, particularly in 'You're So Fucking Pretty'.
- The album includes moments of dynamic shifts, such as transitioning from energetic choruses to quieter verses, creating contrast within songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 pacing for reflective moments
- introspective lyrics on love
- bright melodies for uplifting moods
- mid-tempo flow for easy listening
- for solo afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer faster-paced tracks
- seek heavy emotional intensity
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 8, 2022, Further Joy is The Regrettes' third studio album, following their 2020 release, How Do You Love?. At this point in their career, the band had solidified their sound by blending pop-punk with deeper emotional themes, showcasing a more mature lyrical approach while maintaining their energetic roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cherry Glazerr· Wolf Alice· Paramore
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You're So Fucking Pretty
The singer reflects on their self-perception while directly addressing someone admired.
This choice to speak candidly to the admired person shifts from external validation to internal struggle, emphasizing a broader commentary on societal standards of beauty.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Out of Time 3:40
- 2 Monday 2:56
- 3 That's What Makes Me Love You 2:36
- 4 Barely on My Mind 3:17
- 5 Subtleties (Never Giving Up On You) 2:48
- 6 La Di Da 4:06
- 7 Homesick 3:36
- 8 Better Now 3:10
- 9 Rosy 3:04
- 10 You're So Fucking Pretty 3:50
- 11 Step 9 3:58
- 12 Nowhere 3:11
- 13 Show Me You Want Me 3:29
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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