Giving the World Away
Hatchie · 2022
49 min · 12 tracks
Dreamy pop melodies intertwine with lush instrumentals, creating a shimmering soundscape that captures both nostalgia and contemporary vibes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lights On — The opening track sets a buoyant tone with its upbeat rhythm and shimmering production, perfectly encapsulating the album's blend of optimism and introspection.
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Take My Hand — This track features an infectious chorus and ethereal harmonies, highlighting Hatchie's ability to create anthemic yet emotionally resonant pop music.
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Giving the World Away — The title track showcases Hatchie's lyrical depth and melodic prowess, offering a reflective moment amidst the album's vibrant energy.
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Don't Leave Me in the Rain — This song stands out for its poignant lyrics and lush instrumentation, showcasing a more vulnerable side of Hatchie's artistry.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends lush instrumentals with catchy melodies, showcasing Hatchie's growth in the dream-pop genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks that maintain a consistent tempo, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
- Each track employs layered synths and reverb-heavy vocals, creating a cohesive dreamy atmosphere throughout.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Lights On 3:56
- 2 This Enchanted 3:52
- 3 Twin 4:05
- 4 Take My Hand 4:15
- 5 The Rhythm 4:30
- 6 Quicksand 4:12
- 7 Thinking Of 2:04
- 8 Giving the World Away 4:45
- 9 The Key 4:14
- 10 Don't Leave Me in the Rain 4:16
- 11 Sunday Song 3:47
- 12 Til We Run Out of Air 5:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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