Man Alive!
King Krule · 2020
41 min · 14 tracks · electro
A whirlwind of fractured melodies and introspective lyrics, encapsulating urban isolation and the complexities of modern life.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stoned Again — This track captures the album's essence through its hazy instrumentation and introspective lyrics about disconnection, making it a standout representation of King Krule's current artistic direction.
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Airport Antenatal Airplane — The song's brief yet vivid narrative encapsulates themes of anxiety and anticipation, showcasing King Krule's ability to convey complex emotions in a succinct format.
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(Don’t Let the Dragon) Draag On — With its infectious rhythm and poignant lyrics, this track serves as both a critique of societal pressures and a reflection on personal struggles, embodying the album's overarching themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres with unique instrumentation and introspective lyrics, showcasing King Krule's evolving sound.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes, such as 'Stoned Again' which shifts from a slow groove to a frenetic pace.
- Lyrically, the album explores themes of isolation and urban life, with tracks like 'Alone Omen 3' employing vivid imagery.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- 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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6/10
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Alone Omen 3
The bridge shifts into a raw emotional plea that starkly contrasts with the rest of the song’s detached tone.
This moment introduces vulnerability through its sudden shift in delivery, breaking the previously established calmness and revealing deeper layers of the artist's psyche.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cellular 2:59
- 2 Supermarché 2:36
- 3 Stoned Again 3:25
- 4 Comet Face 3:13
- 5 The Dream 1:39
- 6 Perfecto Miserable 3:15
- 7 Alone Omen 3 2:47
- 8 Slinky 2:50
- 9 Airport Antenatal Airplane 2:15
- 10 (Don’t Let the Dragon) Draag On 2:31
- 11 Theme for the Cross 4:06
- 12 Underclass 3:30
- 13 Energy Fleets 2:34
- 14 Please Complete Thee 4:05
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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