Goon
Tobias Jesso Jr. · 2015
46 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Melancholic melodies intertwine with raw, heartfelt lyrics, creating a nostalgic atmosphere that resonates deeply throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Can't Stop Thinking About You — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy melody and introspective lyrics, encapsulating the album's exploration of longing and vulnerability.
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Hollywood — A standout track that juxtaposes dreamy instrumentals with poignant reflections on fame and personal disillusionment, highlighting Jesso's lyrical depth.
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Without You — This song features an emotional piano arrangement that perfectly complements its themes of heartache, showcasing Jesso's ability to convey profound feelings through simplicity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting with emotional depth, though its production style may limit broader appeal.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features piano-driven ballads that maintain a slow tempo, while the second half introduces more varied instrumentation and slightly faster rhythms.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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 Can't Stop Thinking About You 3:53
- 2 How Could You Babe 3:52
- 3 Without You 5:09
- 4 Can We Still Be Friends 3:23
- 5 The Wait 2:14
- 6 Hollywood 6:08
- 7 For You 3:08
- 8 Crocodile Tears 2:22
- 9 Bad Words 4:28
- 10 Just a Dream 4:45
- 11 Leaving Los Angeles 4:24
- 12 Tell the Truth 2:47
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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