Memories Are Now
Jesca Hoop · 2017
39 min · 9 tracks · traditional folk music
Folk-infused melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating an evocative soundscape that resonates with personal and universal themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Lost Sky — This track showcases Hoop's signature blend of haunting vocals and poignant storytelling, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of memory and loss.
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Animal Kingdom Chaotic — With its dynamic structure and vivid imagery, this song stands out as a commentary on the complexity of human emotions and relationships.
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Cut Connection — This track explores the tension between connection and disconnection, featuring compelling lyrical turns that reflect Hoop's introspective style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's unique blend of folk traditions and introspective lyrics creates a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The opening track features layered vocal harmonies that build gradually, setting a reflective tone for the album.
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, such as abrupt shifts in tempo and dynamics.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, creating a strong emotional connection with the listener.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- introspective explorations of memory
- gentle melodies for quiet moments
- thoughtful reflections on personal themes
- evocative soundscapes for contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, high-energy tracks
- seek immediate, catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2017, Memories Are Now is Jesca Hoop's fourth studio album, following her widely praised effort, Undress. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a distinctive voice in contemporary folk music, building on her earlier works and evolving her sound with deeper lyrical content and intricate arrangements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Laura Marling· Sufjan Stevens· Nick Mulvey
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Unsaid
The narrative shifts from reflection to confrontation, revealing unexpressed feelings that linger beneath the surface.
This structural pivot emphasizes the weight of what remains unspoken, anchoring the emotional depth of the song.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Memories Are Now 4:23
- 2 The Lost Sky 3:51
- 3 Animal Kingdom Chaotic 3:45
- 4 Simon Says 3:19
- 5 Cut Connection 5:15
- 6 Songs of Old 4:43
- 7 Unsaid 4:16
- 8 Pegasi 3:34
- 9 The Coming 5:56
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