iTunes Session
Chet Faker · 2014
33 min · 6 tracks · soul
Intimate live recordings blend soulful vocals with atmospheric instrumentation, creating a warm, reflective listening experience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gold — This track exemplifies Faker's blend of electronic and soulful elements, featuring a captivating vocal performance that transforms the studio version into an intimate experience.
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Talk Is Cheap (with Cello) — The addition of cello brings a unique texture to this rendition, emphasizing the emotional weight of the lyrics while showcasing Faker's innovative arrangements.
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Cigarettes & Loneliness — This track stands out for its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, where Faker’s vocal delivery captures a sense of vulnerability and longing.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's intimate live sound and emotional depth create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The EP features live recordings that maintain a consistent, intimate atmosphere throughout, with minimal production embellishments.
- Vocals are often layered with harmonies, creating a rich texture that complements the sparse instrumentation.
- Each track is arranged to highlight the emotional delivery of the lyrics, with dynamic shifts in intensity that enhance the overall mood.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- steady mid-tempo groove
- intimate vocals for relaxation
- for late-night unwinding
- sultry melodies with depth
Maybe skip if you
- seeks high-energy tracks
- prefers fast-paced listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time Chet Faker released iTunes Session in late 2014, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the Australian music scene following his debut full-length album, Built on Glass. This EP came after his breakout success and showcased his ability to reinterpret existing material in a more stripped-down format, highlighting his vocal prowess and emotional depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Blake· Tom Misch· Anderson .Paak
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I'm Into You 4:50
- 2 1998 5:01
- 3 To Me 8:14
- 4 Cigarettes & Loneliness 6:51
- 5 Gold 4:15
- 6 Talk Is Cheap (with Cello) 4:16
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