Top tracks — play these first
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Figure 8 — The opening track establishes the EP's atmospheric tone with its intricate production and FKA twigs' layered vocal delivery, setting a precedent for the rest of the project.
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I’m Your Doll — This track confronts themes of objectification and control through a striking contrast of delicate melodies and unsettling lyrics, encapsulating the EP's exploration of identity.
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Glass & Patron — With its pulsating beats and dynamic shifts in intensity, this song captures the essence of empowerment while addressing vulnerability, making it a standout moment on the EP.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
M3LL155X showcases innovative composition and production, pushing the boundaries of trip hop while maintaining strong thematic cohesion.
What we noticed
- The EP opens with a track that layers haunting vocals over minimalist beats, establishing an atmospheric tone.
- Each track features unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of more fluid arrangements.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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9/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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9/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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
- concise energetic flow throughout
- haunting vocal explorations
- immersive headphone experience
- engaging rhythmic experimentation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer albums
- seek straightforward melodies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When M3LL155X was released in August 2015, FKA twigs was already gaining significant recognition following her critically acclaimed debut EP2. This project marked her first full-length release after the success of her debut album, LP1, and showcased her artistic evolution into more avant-garde territories, further solidifying her status as a boundary-pushing artist.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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I’m Your Doll
A pivotal moment occurs when the lyrics shift from an innocent tone to a raw declaration of self-awareness regarding manipulation.
This transition highlights the complexity of femininity in modern society by juxtaposing vulnerability with an assertive reclaiming of power.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Figure 8 3:03
- 2 I’m Your Doll 3:10
- 3 In Time 4:34
- 4 Glass & Patron 4:18
- 5 Mothercreep 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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