What makes Mid Air by Romy Madley-Croft notable?

The album garnered critical acclaim for its innovative blend of pop and electronic influences, landing on multiple year-end best lists. Additionally, Romy's work has been recognized for its emotional depth, resonating with listeners navigating themes of love and self-discovery during a time of global uncertainty. Romy Madley-Croft, known as one-third of the band The xx, released 'Mid Air' as her debut solo album in 2023. This project follows years of collaboration and showcases her evolution as a songwriter, stepping into a more personal and expansive sonic territory after the band's last album in 2017.

How many songs are on Mid Air?

Mid Air has 11 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Mid Air

Romy Madley-Croft · 2023

34 min · 11 tracks

Ethereal soundscapes intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a delicate balance of vulnerability and strength.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Loveher — Opening with lush instrumentation, this track sets a reflective tone while exploring complex emotions tied to love and identity.
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Weightless — This song features an uplifting melody that contrasts with its contemplative lyrics, beautifully encapsulating the struggle between hope and despair.
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Enjoy Your Life — With an infectious beat and poignant lyrics, this track serves as both a celebration of life and a reminder to cherish fleeting moments.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production while maintaining a cohesive sound throughout.

What we noticed

The first three tracks build a gradual sonic landscape, layering ethereal synths and soft percussion before introducing vocals.
Several tracks feature a minimalist arrangement, allowing the lyrics to take center stage, particularly in 'One Last Try' and 'Did I'.
The album closes with 'She's On My Mind', which features a slow fade-out, creating a lingering emotional resonance.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

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 Loveher 3:49
2 Weightless 4:29
3 The Sea 3:10
4 One Last Try 2:41
5 DMC 0:33
6 Strong 3:54
7 Twice 3:55
8 Did I 3:10
9 Mid Air 1:36
10 Enjoy Your Life 4:00
11 She's On My Mind 3:01

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