Let's Go Extinct
Fanfarlo · 2014
47 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Lush orchestration intertwines with introspective lyrics, creating an expansive soundscape that feels both intimate and grand.
Top tracks — play these first
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Life in the Sky — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its soaring melodies and philosophical musings, effectively encapsulating the band's sonic evolution.
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Cell Song — A standout for its rhythmic energy and poignant lyrics, this track highlights the band's ability to blend catchy hooks with deeper existential themes.
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Let's Go Extinct — The title track serves as a rallying cry against complacency, merging vibrant instrumentation with a call to action that resonates throughout the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's orchestral depth and lyrical themes create an engaging yet complex listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestration with strings and brass that complement the layered vocals, creating a rich sonic texture.
- Several tracks employ dynamic shifts, moving from quiet introspection to grand climaxes, particularly in 'Life in the Sky' and 'Let's Go Extinct'.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- lush soundscapes for introspection
- expansive themes of existence
- patient exploration of ideas
- evening reflection with warmth
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer upbeat party tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Let's Go Extinct is Fanfarlo's third studio album, following their 2012 release Rooms Filled with Light. By this point in their career, the band had transitioned from a burgeoning indie act to a more mature collective, exploring richer arrangements and thematic depth.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Decemberists· Sufjan Stevens· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Life in the Sky 6:13
- 2 Cell Song 4:18
- 3 Myth of Myself (A Ruse to Exploit Our Weaknesses) 4:28
- 4 A Distance 4:03
- 5 We're the Future 4:43
- 6 Landlocked 3:47
- 7 Painting with Life 3:52
- 8 The Grey and Gold 5:02
- 9 The Beginning and the End 4:48
- 10 Let's Go Extinct 5:59
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