Released 30 years ago
Myra Lee
Cat Power · 1996
46 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Intimate melodies blend with raw, confessional lyrics, creating a haunting atmosphere that lingers long after the final note.
Top tracks — play these first
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Enough Start here — The opening track sets the tone for the entire album with its sparse instrumentation and poignant exploration of personal inadequacy.
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We All Die — This track features haunting vocal delivery and contemplative lyrics about mortality, encapsulating the album's introspective themes.
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Ice Water — With its evocative imagery and stripped-back arrangement, this song highlights Chan Marshall's ability to convey deep emotion through simplicity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intimate melodies with raw lyrics, establishing a haunting yet personal sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature sparse instrumentation, primarily driven by guitar and vocals, creating an intimate atmosphere.
- Several tracks include abrupt shifts in dynamics, such as 'Ice Water' which transitions from soft verses to a more intense chorus.
- The album's lyrics are confessional and personal, often delivered in a breathy vocal style that enhances the emotional weight of the songs.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
Significant within its genre. 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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- late-night contemplative moods
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Helped establish Cat Power's prominence in the indie rock scene.
- Career context
- Released in 1996, Myra Lee is Cat Power's second studio album, following her debut album, Dear Sir. This album marked a significant step forward as she began to refine her sound and songwriting approach, showcasing emotional depth and complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fiona Apple· Angel Olsen· Neko Case
Tracklist
- 1 Enough Start here 5:44
- 2 We All Die 5:03
- 3 Great Expectations 4:21
- 4 Top Expert 3:20
- 5 Ice Water 3:41
- 6 Still in Love 3:31
- 7 Rockets 4:44
- 8 Faces 5:01
- 9 Fiance 0:33
- 10 Wealthy Man 5:10
- 11 Not What You Want 5:29
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