Released 10 years ago
KoKoro
El Perro del Mar · 2016
34 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
Delicate melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an ethereal landscape of indie pop exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Kokoro — This title track encapsulates the album's essence with its haunting melody and lyrical depth, exploring themes of heart and spirit.
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Endless Ways — Opening the album, this track sets a reflective tone with its layered harmonies and introspective lyrics about life's myriad paths.
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Clean Your Window — This song stands out for its vivid imagery and metaphorical exploration of perspective, encouraging listeners to look beyond surface-level experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate songwriting and production, creating a unique indie pop experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow tempo track, gradually introducing more rhythmic elements by the third song.
- Each track features layered vocals that create a lush soundscape, often harmonizing in unexpected ways.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- whimsical melodies for introspection
- steady pace for reflective moments
- warm sound for cozy listening
- short tracks for casual enjoyment
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy excitement
- seek longer, epic compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'KoKoro' was released in 2016, El Perro del Mar, the project of Swedish musician Sarah Assbring, had already established a distinct sound with her previous albums. This album marked a return after a four-year hiatus following 'Pale Fire' in 2012, showcasing her artistic evolution and experimentation with new musical textures.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sophie Ellis-Bextor· Feist· Lykke Li
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Kokoro
The moment shifts from personal reflection to a broader commentary on connection and empathy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Endless Ways 4:04
- 2 Kokoro 2:57
- 3 Breadandbutter 3:11
- 4 Clean Your Window 3:20
- 5 Ging Ging 4:32
- 6 Kouign-Amman 3:39
- 7 A-Bun-Dance 3:27
- 8 Hard Soft Hard 3:13
- 9 Ding Sum 3:37
- 10 Nougat Mind 2:30
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