Mugimama Is This Monkey Music?
Mugison · 2004
43 min · 12 tracks · rock music
Eclectic soundscapes blend whimsical melodies with raw, lo-fi production and introspective lyrics across a colorful musical journey.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Want You — This opening track sets the tone with its catchy hooks and earnest vocal delivery, encapsulating Mugison's playful yet contemplative style.
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What I Would Say in Your Funiral — The song juxtaposes light-hearted melodies with profound themes of mortality, showcasing Mugison's ability to blend humor with introspection.
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Hold On 2 Happiness — This track features an uplifting chorus and a sense of hopefulness, demonstrating Mugison's knack for creating emotionally resonant music.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Mugimama Is This Monkey Music? showcases eclectic songwriting and unique instrumentation, making it stand out in the alternative rock scene.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional instrumentation, such as toy instruments and found sounds, contributing to its eclectic sound.
- The lyrical themes shift from whimsical to introspective, with songs like 'What I Would Say in Your Funeral' contrasting lighter melodies with heavier subject matter.
- The final track is a slow, reflective piece that gradually fades out, providing a sense of closure to the album's diverse journey.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Want You 3:53
- 2 The Chicken Song 3:04
- 3 Never Give Up 0:50
- 4 2 Birds 5:06
- 5 What I Would Say in Your Funiral 3:53
- 6 Sad as a Truck 3:16
- 7 Swing Ding 0:28
- 8 I'd Ask 2:48
- 9 Murr Murr 2:52
- 10 Salt 3:50
- 11 Hold On 2 Happiness 4:30
- 12 Afi Minn (My Grandpa) 9:06
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