Lexicon
Isyana Sarasvati · 2019
31 min · 8 tracks · jazz
A lush blend of jazz-inflected pop showcases emotional depth and intricate arrangements, highlighting Isyana's vocal prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sikap Duniawi — This opening track sets a reflective tone by incorporating rich vocal harmonies and intricate instrumentation that encapsulates the album’s thematic depth.
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Lexicon — The title track demonstrates Isyana's ability to weave storytelling with musicality, featuring dynamic shifts that mirror the complexities of language and communication.
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Terima Kasih — Closing the album, this track offers an emotional resolution with heartfelt lyrics and a poignant melody that captures themes of gratitude and introspection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong compositions and skilled arrangements, though it remains within familiar jazz-pop territory.
What we noticed
- The album features intricate arrangements with layered instrumentation, often blending strings and brass with traditional jazz elements.
- Vocal lines are often harmonized in complex ways, creating a rich texture that complements the instrumental backdrop.
- 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
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
- emotional depth in lush arrangements
- intimate moments for quiet reflection
- short tracks with impactful storytelling
- vocal showcases that invite attention
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy beats
- prefer standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on November 29, 2019, Lexicon marked Isyana Sarasvati's third studio album, following her acclaimed work on Euphoria in 2017. At this point in her career, she had already established herself as a prominent figure in the Indonesian music scene, known for her genre-blending style and virtuosic performances.
- Stylistic neighbors
- yuna· Lianne La Havas· Norah Jones
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sikap Duniawi 4:25
- 2 untuk hati yang terluka. 3:59
- 3 Pendekar Cahaya 3:00
- 4 Lexicon 4:36
- 5 ragu Semesta 4:48
- 6 Lagu Malam Hari 3:29
- 7 biarkan aku tertidur 3:15
- 8 Terima Kasih 4:08
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