Landmark
Hippo Campus · 2017
53 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
Melodic indie rock intertwines introspective lyrics with vibrant instrumentals, creating an uplifting yet contemplative atmosphere.
Top tracks — play these first
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Way It Goes — This track encapsulates the album's themes of acceptance and resilience with its catchy melodies and relatable lyrics about navigating life's uncertainties.
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Simple Season — With its reflective lyrics and infectious hooks, this song effectively balances nostalgia and optimism, showcasing the band's songwriting prowess.
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Epitaph — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of mortality and legacy, employing vivid imagery that resonates deeply within the context of personal growth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Landmark combines vibrant instrumentals with introspective lyrics, creating a solid debut but not yet defining within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses, creating a sense of uplift.
- The album includes interludes that serve as transitions between songs, altering the flow and pacing without disrupting the overall coherence.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- uplifting yet contemplative atmosphere
- quick bursts of introspection
- melodic interludes for reflection
- engaging sing-along moments
- for sunny afternoons
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward, instant gratification
- dislike varied track lengths
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 1, 2017, Landmark is Hippo Campus's debut studio album following their well-received EPs. At this point, the band had gained attention from their energetic live performances and strong social media presence, positioning them as a rising force in the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vampire Weekend· Foster the People· Coin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sun Veins 1:21
- 2 Way It Goes 4:07
- 3 Vines 2:41
- 4 Epitaph 4:17
- 5 Simple Season 3:29
- 6 Tuesday 3:18
- 7 Western Kids 3:16
- 8 Poems 5:25
- 9 Monsoon 3:44
- 10 Vacation 4:36
- 11 Boyish 3:26
- 12 Interlude 1:14
- 13 Buttercup 3:57
- 14 Simple Season (live) 3:46
- 15 Last Snowstorm of the Year 4:40
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