What makes It's Yours to Keep by Loquat notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its lush soundscapes and thoughtful songwriting, which helped cement Loquat's place in the early 2000s indie pop movement. It also earned positive reviews from publications like Pitchfork, contributing to the band's growing reputation. It's Yours to Keep is Loquat's debut album, released in January 2004. At this point, the band was establishing its identity within the indie pop scene, following their formation in San Francisco and a series of local performances that garnered attention.

How many songs are on It's Yours to Keep?

It's Yours to Keep has 10 tracks, running approximately 40 minutes.

It's Yours to Keep

Loquat · 2004

40 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A blend of dreamy pop melodies with introspective lyrics that navigate the complexities of relationships and personal growth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Take It Back — This opening track showcases Loquat's signature sound, combining catchy hooks with reflective lyrics that set the tone for the album.
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Change the Station — With its upbeat tempo and engaging chorus, this track exemplifies the band's ability to balance joyfulness with deeper emotional themes.
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It's Yours to Keep — As the title track, it encapsulates the album's essence, featuring poignant lyrics and a memorable melody that linger long after listening.

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 dreamy pop melodies with introspective lyrics, establishing a solid yet familiar sound within indie pop.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies, creating a rich texture that complements the dreamy instrumentation.
The lyrics often explore themes of introspection and personal growth, with a focus on relationships, which is evident in the storytelling approach of each track.

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

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 Take It Back 3:53
2 Rocks 3:43
3 Slow, Fast, Wait & See 4:12
4 Swingset Chain 4:41
5 Need Air 2:47
6 Change the Station 5:29
7 Serial Mess 4:48
8 It's Yours to Keep 3:03
9 To the Floor 4:13
10 Internal Crash 3:18

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