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Muzz

Muzz · 2020

43 min · 12 tracks · folk rock

A dreamy blend of folk and indie rock that weaves introspective lyrics with lush instrumentation.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Evergreen — The track encapsulates the album's ethereal quality, merging haunting melodies with reflective lyrics that speak to nostalgia and longing.
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    Bad Feeling — Opening with an infectious rhythm, this song sets the tone for the album, blending upbeat energy with poignant themes of uncertainty.
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    Everything Like It Used to Be — This track stands out for its lyrical exploration of change and sentimentality, paired with a captivating arrangement that reinforces its themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

59 /100
Treeline
Higher than 57% of albums we've rated

Muzz's blend of folk and indie rock creates an engaging sound, though it doesn't fully stand out in its genre.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
  • The instrumentation often shifts between acoustic and electric elements, with moments of quiet introspection followed by fuller arrangements.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. 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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Bad Feeling 2:37
  • 2 Evergreen 4:43
  • 3 Red Western Sky 3:12
  • 4 Patchouli 3:28
  • 5 Everything Like It Used to Be 3:52
  • 6 Broken Tambourine 5:21
  • 7 Knuckleduster 4:27
  • 8 Chubby Checker 2:43
  • 9 How Many Days 3:05
  • 10 Summer Love 4:02
  • 11 All Is Dead to Me 3:35
  • 12 Trinidad 2:08

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