Top tracks — play these first
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怪咖 — This track showcases Joker's playful yet introspective style, blending catchy hooks with clever lyrics that critique societal norms.
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肆無忌憚 — Offering a bold proclamation of self-acceptance, this song combines infectious rhythms with an empowering message that resonates deeply with listeners.
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那是你離開了北京的生活 — A reflective piece that captures feelings of nostalgia and loss, it features evocative storytelling that highlights Joker's lyrical prowess.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and emotional storytelling but lacks a fully cohesive flow across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the last four introduce more varied tempos and styles.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build emotional intensity, particularly in the choruses.
- The album includes both solo performances and collaborations, with shifts in instrumentation that highlight different musical themes.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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 flow
- introspective emotional reflections
- long immersive listening sessions
- consistent melodic landscapes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Joker Xue was already an established artist in the Chinese music scene by 2018, with this album marking his return following the successful release of his 2016 album, 'Dust.' 'Joker' demonstrates his continued evolution as he explores deeper themes of love and identity while refining his signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Eason Chan· Li Jian· Gigi Leung
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 摩天大樓 3:52
- 2 怪咖 4:12
- 3 肆無忌憚 4:21
- 4 狐狸 3:56
- 5 天份 4:10
- 6 最好 4:17
- 7 醒來 [live] 4:19
- 8 啞巴 4:23
- 9 那是你離開了北京的生活 4:30
- 10 違背的青春 5:37
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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