In the Slight
Spacey Jane · 2018
19 min · 5 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of jangly guitars and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of youthful exploration and emotion.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cold Feet — This track opens the album with a catchy melody and relatable themes of self-doubt and vulnerability, establishing the emotional tone throughout.
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Sawteeth — With its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics about anxiety, this song encapsulates the band's ability to combine upbeat instrumentation with serious subject matter.
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Keep a Clean Nose — This track stands out for its engaging hooks and clever lyricism, reflecting on societal expectations while maintaining an infectious energy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases solid songwriting and production but remains within familiar indie rock territory.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a bright, jangly guitar riff that sets a lively tone, which is maintained through the next three tracks.
- Each song features a consistent verse-chorus structure, with introspective lyrics that explore themes of youth and emotion.
- The final track introduces a more subdued tempo and instrumentation, creating a reflective conclusion to the EP.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- 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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5/10
- 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
- short bursts of youthful energy
- introspective moments of reflection
- easy listening for casual vibes
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy immersive albums
- want heavy production emphasis
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In the Slight is Spacey Jane's debut album, released in November 2018 after a series of successful EPs that established their sound. At this point, the band was transitioning from a promising local act in Australia to gaining national attention, setting the stage for their future projects.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Jungle Giants· Tame Impala· Alvvays
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cold Feet 4:04
- 2 Balmy 3:09
- 3 Sawteeth 4:00
- 4 Keep a Clean Nose 3:42
- 5 Neoprene 4:12
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