Top tracks — play these first
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Girl With Basket of Fruit — The title track encapsulates the album's emotional core, blending haunting vocals with stark instrumentation that sets an unsettling tone for the record.
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Pumpkin Attack on Mommy and Daddy — This track stands out for its chaotic structure and intense lyrical imagery, representing the album's exploration of childhood trauma through a distorted lens.
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Mary Turner, Mary Turner — Drawing on historical references, this song juxtaposes personal storytelling with broader social commentary, showcasing Xiu Xiu's ability to weave narrative depth into their music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's jagged electronics and haunting melodies create a unique soundscape that confronts emotional themes effectively.
What we noticed
- Tracks often shift abruptly in tempo and mood, creating a sense of unpredictability and tension.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocals that intertwine with the instrumentation, enhancing the emotional complexity.
- The final track concludes with a stark contrast to the preceding chaos, opting for a minimalist arrangement that leaves a lingering sense of unease.
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- short, impactful listening sessions
- unsettling emotional exploration
- introspective and confessional themes
- dynamic shifts in mood
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — The album represents a deliberate departure into jagged electronics and emotional themes.
- Career context
- By the time Xiu Xiu released 'Girl with Basket of Fruit', they were already established within the avant-garde music scene, following their 2017 album 'FORGET'. The band was known for their experimental approach, and this album marked a continuation of their exploration into darker themes and textures, pushing boundaries further in their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Dirty Beaches· The Knife· FKA twigs
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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It Comes Out as a Joke
A sudden shift from humor to a deeply personal confession transforms the tone of the song dramatically.
This juxtaposition highlights the tension between outward appearances and internal struggles, revealing a complex emotional landscape.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Girl With Basket of Fruit 4:16
- 2 It Comes Out as a Joke 3:01
- 3 Amargi ve Moo 4:51
- 4 Ice Cream Truck 2:37
- 5 Pumpkin Attack on Mommy and Daddy 5:00
- 6 The Wrong Thing 4:54
- 7 Mary Turner, Mary Turner 3:48
- 8 Scisssssssors 4:28
- 9 Normal Love 3:38
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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