LP3
Hippo Campus · 2022
33 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant blend of indie rock and introspective lyrics that captures the essence of youthful uncertainty and growth.
Top tracks — play these first
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2 Young 2 Die — Opening with infectious energy, this track encapsulates the album's theme of grappling with youth and mortality while maintaining an upbeat tempo.
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Ride or Die — This song stands out for its dynamic shifts between reflective verses and an anthemic chorus, embodying the tension between loyalty and independence.
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Boys — Offering a more contemplative tone, this track delves into themes of identity and societal expectations, showcasing the band's lyrical maturity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic and introspective elements effectively, but lacks standout production moments.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tempos and layered instrumentation, while the second half shifts to more introspective melodies and sparse arrangements.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of uncertainty and growth, with recurring motifs that tie the songs together.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- youthful energy and spontaneity
- short bursts of introspection
- catchy hooks for group sing-alongs
- lighthearted themes of growth
- for afternoon drives
Maybe skip if you
- dislike upbeat, quick tracks
- prefer longer, immersive albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- LP3 marks Hippo Campus' third studio album, following their successful sophomore effort, Bambi, released in 2018. By this point, the band had solidified their sound and audience, evolving from their early days as college musicians to a more mature, polished act with deeper thematic explorations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Vampire Weekend· Foster the People· Coin
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 2 Young 2 Die 3:40
- 2 Blew Its 2:58
- 3 Ashtray 2:35
- 4 Bang Bang 2:54
- 5 Semi Pro 3:02
- 6 Ride or Die 3:30
- 7 Scorpio 3:15
- 8 Listerine 3:11
- 9 Boys 4:13
- 10 Understand 4:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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