Miracle Mile
Starfucker · 2013
51 min · 15 tracks · indie rock
Eclectic synth-pop melodies intertwine with indie rock sensibilities, creating a vibrant and textured sonic landscape throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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While I’m Alive — Opening the album with an upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, this track encapsulates the vibrant energy that characterizes Miracle Mile while exploring themes of existence and vitality.
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Beach Monster — This brief yet impactful track stands out for its playful lyrics and rhythmic pulse, highlighting the band's ability to blend humor with a driving beat.
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Fortune’s Fool — With its reflective lyrics and melodic hooks, this song delves into themes of fate and uncertainty, showcasing the band's lyrical depth amidst a danceable soundscape.
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Leave It All Behind — This track features lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics, representing a moment of emotional vulnerability that contrasts with the album's more upbeat songs.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases varied tempos and moods but lacks a strong cohesive narrative throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features layered synths and driving percussion, setting an upbeat tone.
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo changes, such as 'Beach Monster,' which shifts from a steady beat to a more frenetic pace.
- The last three tracks slow down significantly, creating a reflective mood that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- 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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6/10
- 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
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- vibrant warmth for introspective moments
- short bursts of playful energy
- headphone detail on layered sounds
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, uninterrupted tracks
- seek instant gratification from music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2013, Miracle Mile is Starfucker's third studio album, coming after their sophomore effort, Reptilians. This album showcases the band's evolving sound and solidifies their presence in the indie music scene as they explore new thematic elements and production techniques.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Passion Pit· MGMT· Empire of the Sun
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 While I’m Alive 3:48
- 2 Sazed 3:25
- 3 Malmö 3:34
- 4 Beach Monster 2:10
- 5 Isea 0:53
- 6 YAYAYA 2:12
- 7 Fortune’s Fool 2:05
- 8 Kahlil Gibran 3:59
- 9 Say to You 4:24
- 10 Atlantis 2:29
- 11 Leave It All Behind 3:15
- 12 I Don’t Want to See 3:33
- 13 Last Words 3:55
- 14 Golden Light 4:43
- 15 Nite Rite 7:12
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