Lust Lust Lust
The Raveonettes · 2007
50 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
A blend of lo-fi melodies and reverb-drenched harmonies that evoke a dreamy yet haunting atmosphere throughout.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lust — This title track encapsulates the album's themes of desire and longing through its catchy chorus and layered instrumentation, making it a standout moment.
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Dead Sound — With its driving beat and somber lyrics, this track reflects the juxtaposition of upbeat melodies and darker emotional undercurrents present throughout the album.
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Honey, I Never Had You — This song features poignant storytelling wrapped in lush harmonies, exemplifying the band's ability to create an evocative narrative within a compact song structure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends lo-fi melodies with atmospheric production, creating a distinct sound that resonates within its genre.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a lush, atmospheric sound, particularly in 'Hallucinations' and 'Blush'.
- The use of reverb is prominent throughout, giving the instrumentation a dreamy quality that complements the lyrical themes of longing and introspection.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dreamy, atmospheric soundscapes
- contemplative late-night vibes
- layered, dense sonic textures
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released as The Raveonettes' third studio album, Lust Lust Lust came after their acclaimed 2005 album, Pretty in Black. At this stage, the band was solidifying their unique sound, marked by a combination of surf rock and pop influences set against dark lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Kills· Beach House· The Black Angels
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Hallucinations
The moment shifts from vivid imagery of dream-like scenarios to stark realizations about reality's harshness.
This transition creates a powerful contrast that enhances the song's exploration of disillusionment versus fantasy.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Aly, Walk With Me 5:00
- 2 Hallucinations 3:01
- 3 Lust 3:39
- 4 Dead Sound 3:34
- 5 Black Satin 2:41
- 6 Blush 3:19
- 7 Expelled From Love 3:17
- 8 You Want the Candy 3:09
- 9 Blitzed 3:05
- 10 Sad Transmission 3:10
- 11 With My Eyes Closed 3:33
- 12 The Beat Dies 3:43
- 13 Honey, I Never Had You 3:13
- 14 My Heartbeat’s Dying 3:03
- 15 Forever in Your Arms 2:53
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