What makes It Dreams by Jakalope notable?

It Dreams received positive reviews and helped solidify Jakalope's place within the Canadian pop landscape. The album's lead single, Feel It, charted well on Canadian radio, contributing to the band's growing popularity and influence in the electro-pop genre. Released in early 2004, It Dreams is Jakalope's debut album that introduced their unique blend of electronic pop. The band emerged from the Canadian music scene with this release, establishing themselves as a notable act while gaining attention for their innovative sound.

How many songs are on It Dreams?

It Dreams has 12 tracks, running approximately 45 minutes.

It Dreams

Jakalope · 2004

45 min · 12 tracks · pop music

Ethereal synths intertwine with haunting vocals, creating a dreamy landscape that balances pop sensibilities and introspective themes.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Feel It — This track serves as the album's standout single, showcasing infectious melodies combined with an upbeat rhythm that encapsulates Jakalope's signature sound.
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Creeper (Coming for You) — Featuring darker undertones and moody instrumentation, this song highlights the band's ability to blend pop hooks with atmospheric elements effectively.
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Light After Night — The introspective lyrics paired with haunting melodies create an emotional depth that resonates throughout the album, showcasing lyrical maturity.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends ethereal pop with introspective themes, creating a distinct sound within its genre.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving synth lines, while the second half shifts to more introspective and slower tempos.
Vocals often layer harmonies that create a lush soundscape, particularly in tracks like 'Light After Night' and 'House of Trepidation'.
Several songs incorporate ambient interludes that serve as transitions between more structured pop songs, enhancing the dreamy atmosphere.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Feel It 3:53
2 Creeper (Coming for You) 3:27
3 Pretty Life 3:37
4 Go Away 3:33
5 Tell Me Why 4:34
6 Don’t Cry 4:02
7 Screecher 2:36
8 Come On 3:26
9 Light After Night 3:41
10 Nothing Nowhere 4:58
11 Badream 3:23
12 House of Trepidation 4:06

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