Marriage
Deap Vally · 2021
38 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
Energetic riffs and raw vocals explode with a gritty, rebellious spirit that captures the essence of modern alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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Perfuction — This opening track sets a frenetic pace with its driving guitars and anthemic chorus, establishing the album's rebellious tone from the outset.
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I Like Crime — With its catchy hooks and bold lyrics, this track explores themes of defiance and societal norms, embodying the album's exploration of personal freedom.
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Tsunami — A brief yet impactful track, Tsunami features a relentless rhythm that mirrors its title, showcasing the duo's ability to create powerful moments in compact forms.
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Give Me A Sign — This song stands out for its introspective lyrics and melodic shifts, contrasting the album's heavier tracks while still delivering a potent emotional punch.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album balances energetic rock with varied dynamics, showcasing a solid but not compositional approach.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features high-energy tracks with driving guitar riffs, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Vocals alternate between aggressive shouting and melodic singing, creating a contrast that keeps the listener engaged.
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo changes, particularly in the choruses, which adds to the album's rebellious spirit.
- 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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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- defiant energy for empowerment
- short bursts of intensity
- for group sing-alongs
- bold anthems for confidence
- frantic pace with raucous riffs
Maybe skip if you
- prefer mellow and slow sounds
- seek long, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Marriage is Deap Vally's third studio album, following their 2016 release, Femejism. At this point in their career, the duo aimed to refine their sound while maintaining the fierce independence that characterized their earlier work. The album arrives after a period of extensive touring and marked evolution in their songwriting approach.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Kills· Royal Blood· Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Perfuction 2:57
- 2 Billions 2:54
- 3 Magic Medicine 3:32
- 4 I Like Crime 3:30
- 5 Phoenix 2:58
- 6 Give Me A Sign 2:48
- 7 Better Run 2:52
- 8 I’m The Master 3:10
- 9 High Horse 3:26
- 10 Where Do We Go 2:59
- 11 Tsunami 2:25
- 12 Look Away 4:36
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