Larme de Crocodile
Kahimi Karie · 1997
41 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
A whimsical blend of electronic pop and experimental sounds, infused with playful lyrics and an avant-garde sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Alcohol — Opening the album, this track showcases a catchy melody underpinned by quirky electronic beats, setting the tone for the playful yet introspective nature of the project.
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Lolitapop Dollhouse — This track uses vivid imagery and playful lyrics to explore themes of innocence and fantasy, encapsulating the whimsical aesthetic that defines much of the album.
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Cat From the Future — With its inventive soundscapes and abstract lyrics, this song exemplifies Karie's experimental edge while still remaining accessible, illustrating her unique artistic vision.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases innovative compositions and a unique sound that stands out within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a playful electronic beat in 'Alcohol', immediately establishing a whimsical tone that persists throughout.
- Tracks like 'Lolitapop Dollhouse' and 'Cat From the Future' feature unconventional song structures, often shifting tempos and styles mid-song.
- Several tracks incorporate spoken word elements, blending them seamlessly with melodic lines, which adds to the avant-garde sensibility.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- playful whimsy with quirky charm
- short bursts of energetic fun
- headphone detail for curious listeners
- eclectic mix for adventurous spirits
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- not into experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Larme de Crocodile is Kahimi Karie's second studio album, released in 1997, following her debut album, which had established her as a key figure in the Shibuya-kei movement. At this point in her career, she was honing her unique sound that fused eclectic influences and experimenting further with electronic production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Cornelius· Pizzicato Five· Towa Tei
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Alcohol 5:52
- 2 Superfreak 4:36
- 3 David Hamilton 4:15
- 4 Electrophone 2:36
- 5 Paris, Texas 2:59
- 6 Lolitapop Dollhouse 4:09
- 7 Tiny King Kong 5:17
- 8 Cat From the Future 5:14
- 9 私の人生、人生の夏 4:46
- 10 Les leçons de français 1:42
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