Muna
Muna · 2022
39 min · 11 tracks
Muna blends shimmering pop melodies with introspective lyrics, creating an uplifting yet poignant sonic landscape.
Top tracks — play these first
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Silk Chiffon — This track features infectious hooks and celebrates love in all its forms, embodying the album's overarching theme of authenticity and joy. Its collaboration with Phoebe Bridgers adds an additional layer of charm and depth.
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What I Want — With an upbeat tempo and catchy chorus, this song encapsulates themes of desire and self-acceptance, making it a standout anthem for empowerment and personal fulfillment.
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Handle Me — This track showcases the band's ability to blend vulnerability with infectious pop energy, exploring themes of emotional resilience and the complexities of relationships.
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Kind of Girl — A bold declaration of identity, this song captures the essence of finding one's place in the world while offering a fresh perspective on femininity and self-expression.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Muna's self-titled album showcases strong melodies and production, balancing upbeat and introspective moments effectively.
What we noticed
- Several songs utilize layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the chorus sections.
- The album closes with a gradual build-up in 'Shooting Star', culminating in an expansive soundscape that contrasts with earlier tracks.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- steady mid-tempo sing-alongs
- infectious energy for gatherings
- intimate moments with friends
- uplifting tracks for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- prefer slow, contemplative music
- seek longer immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 24, 2022, Muna is the band's self-titled third album, following their critically acclaimed sophomore effort, 'Saves the World' from 2019. At this point in their career, Muna had solidified their identity within the indie pop scene, embracing a more polished sound while maintaining their lyrical depth.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Silk Chiffon 3:21
- 2 What I Want 4:03
- 3 Runner’s High 3:43
- 4 Home by Now 4:28
- 5 Kind of Girl 4:06
- 6 Handle Me 3:39
- 7 No Idea 2:54
- 8 Solid 2:21
- 9 Anything but Me 3:33
- 10 Loose Garment 3:10
- 11 Shooting Star 3:52
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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