Hold
Wild Nothing · 2023
40 min · 11 tracks · indie pop
Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a reflective journey through the nuances of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Headlights On — This opening track sets the tone with its shimmering synths and contemplative lyrics, embodying the album's blend of nostalgia and introspection.
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The Bodybuilder — With a driving rhythm and vivid imagery, this song explores themes of self-identity and transformation through an engaging narrative structure.
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Pulling Down the Moon (Before You) — Closing the album, this track encapsulates the overarching themes of longing and connection, leaving listeners with a lasting emotional resonance.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective lyrics with intricate production, creating a reflective indie pop experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation that creates a lush soundscape, with synths and guitars intertwining throughout.
- The lyrics often reflect personal introspection, with recurring themes of modern life and emotional complexity appearing in multiple songs.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- ethereal soundscapes for introspection
- consistent flow through the album
- for late-night musings
- gradual conclusion invites deeper listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 27, 2023, 'Hold' marks Wild Nothing's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed record 'Indigo' from 2018. At this stage in their career, frontman Jack Tatum has continued to refine his dreamy pop sound, exploring deeper emotional themes and lush arrangements that reflect personal growth and artistic evolution.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beach Fossils· Real Estate· Alvvays
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Suburban Solutions
A moment occurs where the perspective shifts from observation to direct engagement with the environment around them.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Headlights On 3:40
- 2 Basement El Dorado 2:54
- 3 The Bodybuilder 4:17
- 4 Suburban Solutions 3:42
- 5 Presidio 3:40
- 6 Dial Tone 3:22
- 7 Histrion 4:02
- 8 Prima 4:27
- 9 Alex 4:05
- 10 Little Chaos 0:50
- 11 Pulling Down the Moon (Before You) 5:27
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