If I Could Make It Go Quiet
33 min · 11 tracks · indie pop
A vivid blend of intimate lyrics and shimmering melodies wrapped in the warmth of lo-fi production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Serotonin Start here — This track opens the album with a captivating exploration of anxiety and emotional turmoil, setting the thematic tone for the entire record. The catchy chorus juxtaposed with introspective lyrics showcases Girl in red's signature style.
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You Stupid Bitch — With its raw honesty, this track captures feelings of heartbreak and frustration, highlighting the artist's ability to convey deep emotion through relatable lyrics and infectious melodies.
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midnight love — This song stands out for its dreamy instrumentation and reflective lyrics about longing, encapsulating the essence of youthful romance and vulnerability that permeates the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances upbeat and introspective moments with layered vocals and lo-fi production, creating a distinct indie pop sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving rhythms, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower songs.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The production employs a lo-fi aesthetic, with warm synths and subtle guitar lines that enhance the intimate feel of the lyrics.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- vibrant soundscapes for daydreaming
- youthful anxiety exploration
- introspective lyrics for personal connection
- short tracks for quick listening
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced music
- seek purely upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This debut album solidified her position in the indie pop scene after earlier successes.
- Themes
- anxiety in suburbia· heartbreak honesty
- Career context
- If I Could Make It Go Quiet is Girl in red's debut studio album, following the success of her earlier EPs and singles. Released in 2021, it marked a significant evolution in her sound, showcasing her growth as an artist while maintaining the bedroom pop aesthetic that brought her initial acclaim.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Clairo· Phoebe Bridgers· Beabadoobee
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Stupid Bitch
The bridge shifts from a narrative perspective to a direct address, intensifying the emotional stakes as unresolved feelings come to the forefront.
This structural choice amplifies the sense of immediate confrontation, making the emotional impact more palpable as it shifts from storytelling to personal accountability.
Tracklist
- 1 Serotonin Start here 3:02
- 2 Did You Come? 3:10
- 3 Body and Mind 3:06
- 4 hornylovesickmess 2:55
- 5 midnight love 3:13
- 6 You Stupid Bitch 3:15
- 7 Rue 3:36
- 8 Apartment 402 3:25
- 9 . 2:46
- 10 I’ll Call You Mine 3:21
- 11 it would feel like this 1:20
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Immunity
Clairo
Shares intimate, confessional lyrics and lo-fi production with an emotional vulnerability.
Punisher
Phoebe Bridgers
Explores themes of heartbreak and anxiety with a blend of dreamy melodies and raw honesty.
Clean
Soccer Mommy
Combines lo-fi textures and personal storytelling, reflecting on love and self-acceptance.
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