Top tracks — play these first
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Geryon — This track stands out for its hypnotic rhythm and layered textures, capturing the essence of the album's exploration of vulnerability and strength.
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Capitol — With its driving beat and haunting vocals, Capitol encapsulates the tension between celebration and despair prevalent throughout Joyland.
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Peer Pressure — This track combines catchy hooks with introspective lyrics, illustrating the internal struggle between personal desires and external expectations.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Joyland combines polished production with introspective themes, creating a cohesive yet emotionally complex listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more upbeat rhythm that contrasts with the preceding songs.
- The album closes with 'Barely', which features a gradual fade-out, leaving an unresolved feeling that invites reflection.
- 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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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
- steady rhythmic exploration
- introspective moments of euphoria
- synth-driven reflective journeys
- melancholic yet uplifting vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer immediate gratification
- seek standalone hit tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 4, 2014, Joyland is TR/ST's second album, following the critically acclaimed debut TRST from 2012. This album marks a significant evolution in sound, showcasing a more polished production while deepening the thematic exploration of identity and desire.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Slightly Floating 3:35
- 2 Geryon 4:23
- 3 Capitol 4:54
- 4 Joyland 3:18
- 5 Are We Arc? 4:29
- 6 Icabod 4:28
- 7 Four Gut 5:11
- 8 Rescue, Mister 4:32
- 9 Lost Souls/Eelings 4:34
- 10 Peer Pressure 5:21
- 11 Barely 5:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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