I'm All Ears
Let's Eat Grandma · 2018
51 min · 11 tracks · psychedelic pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of art and experimental pop that weaves intricate melodies with surreal, whimsical lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hot Pink — This track exemplifies the album's playful yet poignant nature, merging catchy hooks with introspective lyrics about identity and self-acceptance.
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Cool & Collected — The lengthy structure allows for an atmospheric journey, blending hypnotic rhythms with layered vocals that reflect themes of emotional complexity and resilience.
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I Will Be Waiting — This song stands out for its hauntingly beautiful melody, and it articulates a sense of longing through its dynamic vocal harmonies and evocative instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases adventurous songwriting and production but has some cohesion issues due to interludes.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature rapid tempo changes and layered vocal harmonies, creating a dynamic opening.
- Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt shifts in melody and rhythm.
- The album includes interludes that disrupt the flow, with 'Missed Call (1)' acting as a spoken-word break between two contrasting tracks.
- 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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5/10
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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- I'm All Ears is Let's Eat Grandma's sophomore album, following their debut, I, Gemini, released in 2016. By 2018, the duo had transitioned from a quirky indie sound to a more mature and adventurous approach, showcasing their growth in songwriting and production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sophie· Flora Cash· Grimes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Whitewater 1:55
- 2 Hot Pink 4:08
- 3 It’s Not Just Me 3:55
- 4 Falling Into Me 5:46
- 5 Snakes & Ladders 5:57
- 6 Missed Call (1) 0:37
- 7 I Will Be Waiting 4:23
- 8 The Cat’s Pyjamas 1:05
- 9 Cool & Collected 9:17
- 10 Ava 3:04
- 11 Donnie Darko 11:19
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