Græ
Moses Sumney · 2020
65 min · 20 tracks
A genre-defying blend of soul, ambient, and experimental pop that explores themes of identity and isolation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cut Me — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of vulnerability and self-identity, combining haunting melodies with poignant lyrics that confront personal pain.
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Gagarin — Gagarin stands out for its ethereal production and lyrical introspection, reflecting on themes of alienation and the search for belonging in an expansive universe.
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Bless Me — This song showcases Sumney's vocal prowess and lyrical depth, addressing the complexity of seeking acceptance while grappling with one's identity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Græ showcases innovative compositions and a unique sound that stands out in contemporary music.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of instrumentation, including strings, synths, and vocal harmonies that create a layered soundscape.
- Tracks often transition seamlessly into one another, with several pieces blending into interludes that maintain the album's flow.
- Many songs utilize unconventional song structures, eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more fluid arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- 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
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Græ is Moses Sumney's debut double album, following his critically acclaimed EP, Aromanticism. Released during a time when he was gaining recognition for his unique sound and poetic lyrics, this album marks a significant expansion of his artistic vision and showcases his growth as a musician.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Blake· Sufjan Stevens· Bon Iver
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Neither/Nor
The perspective shifts from collective to deeply personal, revealing a conflict between belonging and isolation.
This structural choice underscores the tension inherent in navigating identities, emphasizing the struggle for connection amidst feelings of otherness.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 insula 0:46
- 2 Cut Me 4:10
- 3 In Bloom 3:02
- 4 Virile 4:16
- 5 Conveyor 3:23
- 6 boxes 1:22
- 7 Gagarin 5:54
- 8 jill/jack 1:33
- 9 Colouour 3:07
- 10 also also also and and and 1:31
- 11 Neither/Nor 5:26
- 12 Polly 3:38
Disc 2
- 1 Two Dogs 3:56
- 2 Bystanders 4:14
- 3 Me in 20 Years 3:40
- 4 Keeps Me Alive 2:56
- 5 Lucky Me 4:57
- 6 and so I come to isolation 0:49
- 7 Bless Me 4:59
- 8 before you go 2:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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