Top tracks — play these first
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Pleasure — Opening the album with infectious energy, this track establishes an upbeat yet introspective tone that encapsulates the album's exploration of desire and conflict.
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Ghost Ride — This track stands out with its haunting melodies and layered vocals, illustrating the emotional complexity that underpins the entire record.
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Natural Selection — With its incisive lyrics and catchy hooks, this song critiques societal norms while maintaining an accessible sound that invites deeper reflection.
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Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. — As the title track, it encapsulates the overarching themes of connection and disconnection, concluding the album with a poignant farewell that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal soundscapes with rhythmic elements, showcasing strong production and a cohesive atmosphere.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths and ambient textures, creating a lush soundscape that envelops the listener.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements interspersed with melodic vocals, enhancing the ethereal quality of the music.
- The pacing varies throughout, with tracks like 'Pulseplagg' introducing more rhythmic intensity before returning to slower, dreamier pieces.
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- dreamlike atmosphere for late nights
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection
- pulsating rhythms for focused energy
- consistent flow encourages deep listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification tracks
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 13, 2023, this album marks Crosses' first full-length project since their 2014 EP, showcasing a matured sound while retaining their signature blend of dream pop and electronic rock. Following a lengthy hiatus, the band has re-emerged with fresh perspectives, solidifying their place in contemporary music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chvrches· M83· Purity Ring
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Pleasure 4:16
- 2 Invisible Hand 3:54
- 3 Found 3:26
- 4 Light as a Feather 3:09
- 5 Pulseplagg 2:33
- 6 Runner 3:44
- 7 Big Youth 3:04
- 8 End Youth (reprise) 1:36
Disc 2
- 1 Last Rites 3:42
- 2 Ghost Ride 4:08
- 3 Grace 3:13
- 4 Eraser 2:16
- 5 Natural Selection 2:48
- 6 Girls Float † Boys Cry 4:27
- 7 Goodnight, God Bless, I Love U, Delete. 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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