La De Da
Joel Plaskett · 2005
44 min · 12 tracks · folk music
A vibrant mix of acoustic melodies and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of everyday life and personal reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Happen Now — This track stands out for its upbeat tempo and urgency, reflecting the album's overarching theme of seizing the moment and embracing life's spontaneity.
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Lonely Love — With its poignant lyrics about heartache, this song encapsulates Plaskett's skill in crafting relatable narratives that resonate with listeners on a personal level.
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Love This Town — The closing track serves as an anthem of appreciation for local culture, combining catchy hooks with vivid imagery that paints a picture of community belonging.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances upbeat melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid songwriting and arrangement.
What we noticed
- Several songs incorporate layered harmonies and intricate acoustic guitar arrangements, enhancing the lyrical storytelling.
- The album closes with a reflective tone, as the last two tracks slow down significantly, creating a sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- youthful introspection and charm
- short tracks for quick listens
- playful melodies for sunny days
- captivating acoustic storytelling moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By 2005, Joel Plaskett had already established himself as a significant figure in the Canadian music scene with his previous album, 'Truthfully, Truthfully' (2003). 'La De Da' served as a follow-up, showcasing his growth as a songwriter and solidifying his reputation for blending folk-rock with a distinctly personal touch.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sam Roberts· The Weakerthans· Hayden
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Absentminded Melody 1:39
- 2 Happen Now 3:27
- 3 Lonely Love 2:58
- 4 Lying on a Beach 6:01
- 5 Television Set 2:24
- 6 Truth Be Told 3:04
- 7 Wishing Well 4:06
- 8 Non-Believer 4:36
- 9 Nina and Albert 3:15
- 10 Paralyzed 3:38
- 11 Natural Disaster 5:36
- 12 Love This Town 3:30
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