Lo-Fantasy
Sam Roberts · 2014
94 min · 19 tracks · rock music
An eclectic blend of rock textures and introspective lyrics, merging electronic influences with Sam Roberts' distinctive vocal style.
Top tracks — play these first
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We’re All in This Together — This track serves as an anthem of unity and connection, featuring rich instrumentation that encapsulates the album's thematic focus on community and shared experience.
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Human Heat — With its infectious groove and lively production, this track highlights Roberts' ability to blend catchy melodies with deeper lyrical content about human emotions.
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Chasing the Light — This song captures the essence of searching for hope amidst uncertainty, showcasing a more reflective side of Roberts’ songwriting within a dynamic rock framework.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and electronic influences but is less cohesive due to its remix-heavy conclusion.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and electronic elements.
- Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that enhance the introspective lyrics, particularly in 'Human Heat' and 'The Hands of Love'.
- The final three tracks are remixes of earlier songs, which alters the original arrangements and pacing significantly.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- wave-like pacing with dynamic shifts
- introspective moments for reflection
- engaging remixes for fresh perspectives
- vibrant soundscapes for connection
- for evening unwind
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek straightforward, repetitive sounds
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Lo-Fantasy is Sam Roberts' fourth studio album, released in 2014 after his previous album, Collider, which showcased his growing experimentation with sound. At this point in his career, Roberts had established a solid fanbase in Canada and was looking to broaden his sonic palette while maintaining his signature rock roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Tragically Hip· Arkells· Matthew Good
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Shapeshifters 4:27
- 2 We’re All in This Together 4:59
- 3 Human Heat 3:43
- 4 Metal Skin 5:18
- 5 Angola 5:05
- 6 The Hands of Love 4:02
- 7 Kid Icarus 3:15
- 8 Too Far 3:52
- 9 Never Enough 3:58
- 10 Chasing the Light 5:12
- 11 Golden Hour 4:52
Disc 2
- 1 We’re All in This Together (Andrew Weatherall remix) 7:01
- 2 The Hands of Love (Youth Banda remix) 4:06
- 3 Shapeshifters (Youth Banda remix) 5:39
- 4 Chasing the Light (Youth Banda remix) 5:55
- 5 Counting the Days (Younth Banda remix) 6:36
- 6 Golden Hour (Youth Banda remix) 4:45
- 7 Metal Skin (Youth Banda remix) 6:13
- 8 We’re All In This Together (Youth Banda remix) 5:21
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