Icy Colors Change
Azealia Banks · 2018
16 min · 3 tracks · hip-hop
Azealia Banks weaves jazzy textures with dance-pop rhythms, creating an eclectic winter soundtrack that defies seasonal constraints.
Top tracks — play these first
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Icy Colors Change — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its rich instrumentation and introspective lyrics, blending festive cheer with a personal touch.
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What Are You Doing New Year's Eve — This reimagining of a classic captures a sense of longing and anticipation, showcasing Banks' ability to infuse emotion into familiar melodies.
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Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas — Her rendition transforms this traditional carol into an atmospheric piece, highlighting her vocal prowess while maintaining a modern edge.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases Azealia Banks' genre-blending style with jazzy textures and pop rhythms, though its impact remains limited.
What we noticed
- The EP features three tracks, each blending jazzy instrumentation with dance-pop elements, creating a unique soundscape.
- The title track opens with a slow tempo and gradually introduces layered vocals and rhythmic shifts, setting a distinct mood.
- Each song incorporates unconventional arrangements, such as unexpected chord progressions and varied vocal delivery styles.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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.
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 2018, Icy Colors Change is Azealia Banks' first project following a tumultuous period marked by industry setbacks and public controversies. This album showcases her return to music after a hiatus, combining holiday classics with her unique style, positioning it as a creative pivot back into the spotlight.
- Stylistic neighbors
- M.I.A.· Charli XCX· Rico Nasty
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Icy Colors Change 5:28
- 2 What Are You Doing New Year's Eve 5:31
- 3 Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas 5:18
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