In the End It Always Does
The Japanese House · 2023
45 min · 12 tracks · indie pop
Ethereal synths intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a dreamy landscape that feels both intimate and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Spot Dog — Opening the album with a buoyant rhythm and playful lyrics, this track sets the tone for the explorative themes of longing and nostalgia throughout.
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Sad to Breathe — This track delves into themes of vulnerability and emotional struggle, featuring haunting melodies that linger long after listening.
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You always get what you want — A standout for its catchy chorus and candid lyrics, this song encapsulates the tension between desire and reality in a relatable way.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends ethereal sounds with introspective lyrics, showcasing strong production and a unique sonic identity.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build on layered synths and vocal harmonies, while the second half shifts to more stripped-down arrangements.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, creating a conversational tone that contrasts with the ethereal instrumentation.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving an ambient soundscape that lingers after the final note.
- 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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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective late-night reflections
- atmospheric background focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
- immersive listening sessions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In the End It Always Does is The Japanese House's sophomore album, following the critically acclaimed debut Good at Falling from 2019. By 2023, the project, led by Amber Bain, had solidified its unique sound within the indie pop and dream pop genres, showcasing a maturation in lyrical content and sonic exploration.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Spot Dog 4:28
- 2 Touching Yourself 3:01
- 3 Sad to Breathe 3:34
- 4 Over There 4:42
- 5 Morning Pages 3:47
- 6 Boyhood 3:09
- 7 Indexical reminder of a morning well spent 4:43
- 8 Friends 3:08
- 9 Sunshine Baby 3:39
- 10 Baby goes again 3:31
- 11 You always get what you want 2:48
- 12 One for sorrow, two for Joni Jones 4:30
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