Hang
Foxygen · 2017
32 min · 8 tracks · psychedelic rock
A kaleidoscopic blend of retro pop and psychedelic rock, intertwining whimsical melodies with introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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America — This track serves as a poignant commentary on contemporary America, combining lush instrumentation with reflective lyrics that capture a sense of disillusionment.
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Trauma — With its haunting melodies and evocative themes, this track encapsulates the album's exploration of personal and societal struggles through a psychedelic lens.
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Follow the Leader — Opening the album, this track sets an energetic tone with catchy hooks and playful lyrics, encapsulating Foxygen’s signature blend of nostalgia and innovation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Ambitious orchestration and varied structures create a distinctive sound that rewards multiple listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a brass section that sets a lush, orchestral tone, which is maintained throughout with strings and woodwinds complementing the instrumentation.
- Several songs incorporate overlapping vocal harmonies that shift between lead and backing roles, enhancing the psychedelic feel.
- The final track gradually fades out with layered vocals and instrumentation, leaving an impression of unresolved tension.
- 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
- vibrant textures for daytime listening
- short bursts of playful energy
- quirky melodies for sing-alongs
- whimsical escapism during commutes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, linear songs
- seek deep emotional introspection
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Hang' was released in 2017, Foxygen was navigating a transition following their breakthrough album 'We Are the 21st Century Ambassadors of Peace & Magic' (2013). This album marked their first release after a significant hiatus, reflecting their evolution while retaining their eclectic style that garnered early acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flaming Lips· Tame Impala· MGMT
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Follow the Leader 4:13
- 2 Avalon 3:46
- 3 Mrs. Adams 4:30
- 4 America 5:21
- 5 On Lankershim 2:58
- 6 Upon a Hill 1:37
- 7 Trauma 4:46
- 8 Rise Up 5:10
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