Heart Under
Just Mustard · 2022
45 min · 10 tracks · post-punk
A swirling blend of noise rock and ethereal shoegaze, creating an immersive soundscape that feels both expansive and claustrophobic.
Top tracks — play these first
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23 — Opening the album, this track sets a haunting tone with its layered instrumentals and hypnotic vocals that encapsulate the band's distinctive style.
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I Am You — This song features a compelling interplay between dissonant guitars and soothing melodies, highlighting the emotional depth that permeates the album.
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Rivers — Closing the album with a crescendo of sound, this track embodies the thematic exploration throughout Heart Under, merging intensity with introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Heart Under showcases a strong blend of noise rock and shoegaze elements, creating a unique sound that stands out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a dense wall of sound, layering guitars and synths that create an immersive atmosphere from the first track.
- Vocals are often treated with effects, blending into the instrumentation rather than standing out, which contributes to the overall texture.
- Several tracks feature abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as sudden drops to quiet passages followed by explosive crescendos.
- The final track extends beyond six minutes, gradually fading out with ambient sounds that leave a lingering sense of unease.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 23 4:53
- 2 Still 4:05
- 3 I Am You 3:50
- 4 Seed 4:48
- 5 Blue Chalk 5:01
- 6 Early 3:49
- 7 Sore 4:24
- 8 Mirrors 4:17
- 9 In Shade 4:38
- 10 Rivers 5:27
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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