Mia Pharaoh
Miniature Tigers · 2012
38 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
Whimsical melodies blend with quirky lyrics, creating a vibrant tapestry of indie pop that feels both playful and introspective.
Top tracks — play these first
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Sex on the Regular — This track encapsulates the album's playful yet provocative spirit, utilizing catchy hooks and clever wordplay to address themes of intimacy and modern relationships.
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Cleopatra — With its lush instrumentation and narrative-driven lyrics, this song showcases the band's ability to blend historical references with contemporary themes, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Flower Door — The dreamy soundscape paired with introspective lyrics creates a sense of longing and reflection, highlighting the band's artistic growth and emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features whimsical melodies and clever lyrics, contributing to its unique sound within indie pop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a punchy, upbeat track that sets a lively tone, followed by a shift to more introspective themes in the middle.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and playful instrumentation, creating a whimsical atmosphere throughout.
- 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Husbands and Wives
The bridge shifts to a stark confrontation about societal expectations surrounding marriage and relationships.
This abrupt tonal shift challenges typical romantic narratives, inviting listeners to reconsider the complexities of love within modern contexts.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sex on the Regular 3:31
- 2 Female Doctor 4:18
- 3 Cleopatra 3:48
- 4 Afternoons With David Hockney 3:58
- 5 Easy as All That 3:27
- 6 Flower Door 4:00
- 7 Boomerang 3:46
- 8 Ugly Needs 3:27
- 9 Angel Bath 4:32
- 10 Husbands and Wives 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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