Modern Love
Kids of 88 · 2012
38 min · 11 tracks
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and electro-funk, pulsating with infectious melodies and danceable rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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Euphoria — This track encapsulates the album's upbeat energy with its euphoric choruses and shimmering synth lines that invite listeners to dance.
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Feel the Love — A standout for its anthemic quality, this track blends heartfelt lyrics with vibrant instrumentation, making it a sing-along favorite.
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Komodo — With its distinctive hook and driving beat, Komodo serves as an energetic opener that sets the tone for the entire album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases catchy melodies and solid production but lacks significant depth or innovation.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent upbeat tempo, while the second half introduces slower tracks that create a contrast.
- Each track features layered synths and rhythmic bass lines, often incorporating vocal harmonies that enhance the melodic hooks.
- Several songs utilize repetitive choruses that encourage listener engagement and make them suitable for dance settings.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- vibrant energy for social gatherings
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- feel-good rhythms for uplifting moods
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, introspective music
- seek complex, varied compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2012, Modern Love is the debut album from Kids of 88, a New Zealand duo that had previously garnered attention with their singles. The album marks a significant moment as it established their unique sound within the burgeoning electronic music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Empire of the Sun· Passion Pit· MGMT
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Komodo 3:45
- 2 Euphoria 3:37
- 3 LaLa 2:38
- 4 Tucan 3:57
- 5 Feel the Love 3:46
- 6 Raza 3:28
- 7 Zion 3:49
- 8 The Drug 3:00
- 9 Hypno 3:13
- 10 India 3:57
- 11 Bad Talk 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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