Live at Fingerprints EP cover

Live at Fingerprints EP

Rilo Kiley

22 min · 6 tracks · indie rock

Stripped-down acoustic versions breathe new life into Rilo Kiley's introspective lyrics, highlighting emotional depth and vulnerability.

Top tracks — play these first

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    More Adventurous (acoustic) — This track opens the EP with a haunting simplicity that emphasizes the song's themes of longing and existential questioning, presenting it in a new light.
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    Does He Love You? — The emotional delivery highlights the tension and complexity of relationships, making it a standout moment on this live recording.
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    The Good That Won't Come Out — In this version, the stripped-back arrangement accentuates the song's reflective lyrics about uncertainty and hope, resonating deeply with listeners.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Treeline
Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The EP's intimate acoustic arrangements enhance its lyrical depth, making it a compelling listen for fans of the genre.

What we noticed

  • Each track features a solo acoustic arrangement, stripping down the original instrumentation to highlight vocal delivery and lyrical content.
  • The EP maintains a consistent tempo across all tracks, creating a meditative atmosphere that invites introspection.
  • The last two tracks feature extended instrumental outros, allowing for a gradual fade-out that emphasizes emotional resonance.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
8/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 2/10

Little footprint beyond its audience. 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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Does He Love You?

    A poignant shift occurs when questioning directly addresses doubts about love and commitment as if pleading for reassurance.

    This direct confrontation adds intensity to the performance, contrasting with the overall tenderness of the acoustic format.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 More Adventurous (acoustic) 3:24
  • 2 A Man/Me/Then Jim (acoustic) 4:53
  • 3 Somebody Else's Clothes (acoustic) 2:34
  • 4 Ripchord (acoustic) 2:10
  • 5 The Good That Won't Come Out (acoustic) 4:23
  • 6 Does He Love You? (acoustic) 5:27

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