Miami Memory cover

Miami Memory

Alex Cameron · 2019

38 min · 10 tracks

A blend of sardonic storytelling and lush, synth-driven melodies creates an intimate yet expansive sonic landscape.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Stepdad — This track opens the album with a personal narrative that sets the tone for themes of identity and familial relationships throughout the record.
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    Miami Memory — The title track encapsulates the album's essence, combining vivid imagery with a reflective examination of past experiences and longing.
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    Gaslight — This song showcases Cameron's sharp wit and critique of toxic relationships, making it a standout moment in both lyricism and musical arrangement.
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    Divorce — A poignant exploration of the aftermath of separation, this track highlights Cameron's ability to blend humor with deep emotional insights effectively.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

64 /100
Treeline
Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album blends sharp storytelling with lush production, creating a distinct sound that engages listeners over multiple plays.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with a consistent synth-driven sound, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
  • Each song typically features a narrative structure, with verses that build on a central theme or story, often delivered in a conversational tone.
  • Several tracks incorporate unexpected instrumental breaks, such as 'Gaslight,' which includes a prominent saxophone solo that contrasts with the vocal delivery.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Stepdad 4:15
  • 2 Miami Memory 4:26
  • 3 Far From Born Again 4:16
  • 4 Gaslight 4:25
  • 5 Bad for the Boys 4:39
  • 6 End Is Nigh 3:05
  • 7 PC With Me 2:33
  • 8 Divorce 3:13
  • 9 Other Ladies 3:46
  • 10 Too Far 4:06

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