Mordechai
Khruangbin · 2020
43 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock
A seamless blend of dreamy instrumentals and soulful grooves that transport listeners across vast musical landscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Time (You and I) — This track exemplifies the album's melodic warmth with its lush harmonies and contemplative lyrics that explore themes of connection and time.
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Connaissais de Face — With its infectious groove and catchy melody, this track showcases the band's ability to blend funk influences with their psychedelic sound.
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Father Bird, Mother Bird — This brief yet poignant piece encapsulates the emotional core of the album, utilizing minimalist instrumentation to convey deep sentiments about family and nature.
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So We Won’t Forget — The song's reflective lyrics paired with a vibrant instrumental backdrop highlight the band's knack for creating immersive soundscapes that resonate with personal experiences.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's dreamy soundscapes and smooth transitions create an engaging listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of reverb-drenched guitars and laid-back rhythms that create a dreamy atmosphere throughout.
- Tracks often blend seamlessly into one another, with transitions that maintain the flow rather than abrupt changes.
- Several songs incorporate vocal harmonies that are layered in a way that complements the instrumental backdrop without overpowering it.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy, immersive soundscapes
- reflective listening moments
- gentle rhythmic exploration
- soothing background ambiance
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 26, 2020, 'Mordechai' is Khruangbin's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed 2018 release 'Con Todo El Mundo'. By this point, the band had solidified their unique blend of global influences, capturing a wider audience and establishing themselves as a distinctive voice in modern psychedelic rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· The Internet· Mild High Club
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 First Class 4:46
- 2 Time (You and I) 5:42
- 3 Connaissais de Face 4:20
- 4 Father Bird, Mother Bird 3:05
- 5 If There Is No Question 5:53
- 6 Pelota 2:47
- 7 One to Remember 4:30
- 8 Dearest Alfred 3:58
- 9 So We Won’t Forget 4:58
- 10 Shida 3:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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