Me Oh My
Cate Le Bon · 2009
35 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A whimsical blend of folk melodies and experimental textures, enveloping listeners in an otherworldly soundscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Me Oh My — The title track encapsulates the album's playful spirit with its catchy melody and introspective lyrics, setting the tone for the entire collection.
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Sad Sad Feet — This track stands out for its haunting arrangement and poignant storytelling, highlighting Le Bon's ability to blend melancholy with charm.
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It's Not the End — With its hopeful message and infectious rhythm, this song showcases Le Bon's knack for creating uplifting yet reflective music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases unique songwriting and experimental textures, establishing Le Bon's distinct voice early in her career.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features layered vocals and unconventional instrumentation, setting a whimsical tone.
- Several tracks incorporate abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as 'Terror of the Man,' which transitions from quiet verses to explosive choruses.
- The use of unconventional song structures is evident, with multiple tracks featuring non-standard verse-chorus arrangements.
- 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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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 mid-tempo listening experience
- haunting melodies for introspection
- gentle reflections on quiet moments
- thoughtful background for creative work
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic music
- seek immediate, catchy satisfaction
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Me Oh My' was released in January 2009, Cate Le Bon was still early in her career, following her debut album 'Cate Le Bon' from 2007. This album marked her growing artistic identity, showcasing a distinctive voice that would lay the foundation for her subsequent works and collaborations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Angel Olsen· Julia Holter· Sufjan Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Me Oh My 3:47
- 2 Sad Sad Feet 3:35
- 3 Shoeing the Bones 3:39
- 4 Hollow Trees House Hounds 3:33
- 5 It's Not the End 3:23
- 6 Terror of the Man 4:38
- 7 Eyes So Bright 4:10
- 8 Digging Song 3:02
- 9 Burn Until the End 3:30
- 10 Out to Sea 2:36
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