Gg bb xx
LANY · 2021
38 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A shimmering blend of synth-pop and indie rock that captures the bittersweet essence of modern romance.
Top tracks — play these first
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get away — The opening track sets the tone with a catchy melody and relatable lyrics about yearning for space in a relationship, encapsulating the album's overarching themes.
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never mind, let's break up — This track features candid lyrics that navigate the complexities of love and breakup, combining vulnerability with an infectious pop sensibility that stands out.
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dancing in the kitchen — A quintessential LANY love song, it captures the joyous moments of intimacy and connection, making it a fan favorite and a highlight of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar genre boundaries.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered synths that create a lush soundscape, particularly in 'dna' and 'dancing in the kitchen'.
- The lyrics often employ conversational phrasing, with recurring themes of love and heartbreak that connect across multiple tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- bittersweet reflections on romance
- short tracks for quick enjoyment
- kitchen dance party vibes
- casual sing-alongs with friends
- playful energy for light-hearted moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, immersive experiences
- seek deep, introspective themes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 3, 2021, Gg bb xx marks LANY's third studio album, following their commercial success with Malibu Nights in 2018. By this point, the band had solidified their identity in the alternative pop landscape, exploring deeper emotional themes while maintaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The 1975· Troye Sivan· Foster the People
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 get away 3:05
- 2 up to me 2:47
- 3 never mind, let's break up 2:42
- 4 dna 2:57
- 5 roll over, baby 3:24
- 6 live it down 3:18
- 7 dancing in the kitchen 3:28
- 8 ex i never had 3:21
- 9 somewhere 3:36
- 10 care less 3:18
- 11 ’til i don't 2:59
- 12 one minute left to live 3:13
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