Hotel Valentine
Cibo Matto · 2014
37 min · 10 tracks · electronic music
A whimsical blend of eclectic sounds and dreamy melodies that conjure a surreal hotel experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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10th Floor Ghost Girl — This track features an ethereal narrative about an encounter with a ghostly figure, blending haunting vocals with a playful instrumental backdrop that encapsulates the album's theme of surreal experiences.
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Hotel Valentine — The title track serves as a central piece that ties together the album's concept, featuring layered harmonies and soundscapes that evoke feelings of nostalgia and intrigue.
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Déjà vu — With a catchy melody and introspective lyrics, this song explores themes of repetition and familiarity, showcasing the duo's knack for merging thought-provoking content with engaging rhythms.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends eclectic sounds with narrative elements, showcasing strong craftsmanship and distinctiveness.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that sets a whimsical tone, using layered synths and playful rhythms that recur throughout.
- Several tracks feature spoken word elements interspersed with melodic sections, creating a narrative flow that feels like storytelling.
- The use of unconventional instruments and sound effects adds texture, particularly in tracks like '10th Floor Ghost Girl' and 'Empty Pool'.
- The final track, 'Check Out', mirrors the opening track's motifs, providing a sense of closure while maintaining the surreal atmosphere.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Check In 3:14
- 2 Déjà vu 4:18
- 3 10th Floor Ghost Girl 3:33
- 4 Emerald Tuesday 3:19
- 5 MFN 3:28
- 6 Hotel Valentine 3:42
- 7 Empty Pool 4:11
- 8 Lobby 3:59
- 9 Housekeeping 4:01
- 10 Check Out 3:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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