Top tracks — play these first
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Stars — The opening track encapsulates the album's dreamy aesthetic with soaring vocals and an infectious melody, establishing a signature sound for Dubstar.
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Not So Manic Now — This track combines catchy hooks with a reflective narrative, showcasing the band's ability to blend pop sensibility with deeper themes of anxiety and self-awareness.
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Just a Girl She Said — This song highlights the band's knack for storytelling through music, effectively capturing a moment of youthful confusion and longing set against a vibrant backdrop.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Goodbye combines lush synth melodies with introspective lyrics, characteristic of late 90s synth-pop.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and arrangements.
- Several tracks utilize layered synths and vocal harmonies, creating a lush soundscape that enhances the introspective lyrics.
- The album includes both upbeat tracks and slower ballads, with transitions that often feature ambient instrumental interludes.
- 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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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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Not So Manic Now
The bridge shifts perspective, addressing feelings of isolation and pressure directly, marking a pivotal emotional turn in the song.
This structural choice deepens the listener's connection by switching from general observations to intimate confessions, enhancing the song’s impact.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stars 4:10
- 2 Inside 3:45
- 3 Cathedral Park 3:15
- 4 Just a Girl She Said 4:40
- 5 The View From Here 3:43
- 6 It’s Clear 2:23
- 7 No More Talk 3:40
- 8 Anywhere 3:41
- 9 Ghost 3:36
- 10 Can’t Tell Me 3:23
- 11 I Will Be Your Girlfriend 3:37
- 12 Wearchest 3:18
- 13 St. Swithin’s Day 4:03
- 14 Not So Manic Now 4:29
- 15 Stars (Motiv 8 mix) 3:55
- 16 Not So Manic Now (Way Out West mix) 6:21
- 17 Stars (Way Out West mix) 6:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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