Guppy
Charly Bliss · 2017
29 min · 10 tracks
A vibrant explosion of sugary pop melodies fused with punk energy and clever lyrical wit.
Top tracks — play these first
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Percolator — The opening track sets the tone with its ecstatic energy and catchy chorus, establishing the album's playful aesthetic right from the start.
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Glitter — This song encapsulates the album’s themes of joy and vulnerability, combining shimmering instrumentals with introspective lyrics about self-acceptance.
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Black Hole — With its darker undertones and infectious melody, this track showcases a more serious side of the band while maintaining their signature pop sensibility.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic pop melodies with sharp lyrics, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy track that sets a fast tempo, maintaining high energy through the first half before introducing more varied dynamics in the latter tracks.
- Several songs feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, while others utilize call-and-response techniques between lead and backing vocals.
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- sugar rush of vibrant melodies
- quick bursts of energetic fun
- playful lyrics for sing-alongs
- for upbeat gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, reflective pieces
- seek complex, layered arrangements
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Guppy is Charly Bliss's debut album, released after their 2014 EP, which established their signature sound. At this point, the band was transitioning from local indie darlings to contenders in the broader pop-rock landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bleached· Mitski· Cherry Glazerr
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Percolator 2:46
- 2 Westermarck 3:12
- 3 Glitter 3:14
- 4 Black Hole 3:02
- 5 Scare U 2:25
- 6 Ruby 2:11
- 7 DQ 3:19
- 8 Gatorade 2:19
- 9 Totalizer 2:33
- 10 Julia 4:25
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