Moss
Maya Hawke · 2022
44 min · 13 tracks
Dreamy melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush landscape of emotional exploration and sonic warmth.
Top tracks — play these first
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Backup Plan — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its reflective lyrics and lush instrumentation, establishing the thematic foundation of emotional vulnerability.
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Sweet Tooth — This track features a catchy melody paired with clever wordplay, illustrating Hawke’s ability to blend pop sensibilities with deeper lyrical content.
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Luna Moth — With its ethereal soundscape, this song captures the essence of transformation and beauty, showcasing Hawke's artistic maturity through vivid imagery.
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Over — A poignant exploration of endings and acceptance, this track stands out for its emotional depth and haunting vocal delivery, marking a highlight in the album's narrative arc.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Moss showcases thoughtful songwriting and cohesive production, establishing Maya Hawke's unique voice in indie music.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces slower, more reflective tracks.
- Several songs utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich, atmospheric sound throughout the record.
- The lyrics often explore themes of self-discovery and emotional vulnerability, with each track presenting a distinct narrative.
- 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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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
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 reflective moments
- intimate storytelling with vulnerability
- for quiet afternoons
- gentle melodies for relaxed listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer immediate energetic gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Moss is Maya Hawke's sophomore album, following her debut, Blush, released in 2020. By this time, she had gained recognition not only as an actress but also as a burgeoning singer-songwriter, establishing her unique voice in the indie music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phoebe Bridgers· Lucy Dacus· Julien Baker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Backup Plan 3:17
- 2 Bloomed Into Blue 3:25
- 3 Hiatus 3:37
- 4 Sweet Tooth 3:41
- 5 Crazy Kid 3:37
- 6 Luna Moth 3:24
- 7 South Elroy 3:13
- 8 Thérèse 3:27
- 9 Sticky Little Words 2:26
- 10 Over 3:49
- 11 Restless Moon 3:29
- 12 Driver 3:35
- 13 Mermaid Bar 3:36
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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