Top tracks — play these first
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Grand Paradise — Opening the album with an expansive soundscape, this track sets a contemplative tone that underscores the emotional weight carried throughout the record.
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Slapstick — This song juxtaposes playful instrumentation with darker lyrical content, illustrating the album's thematic complexity and engaging listeners with its contrasting emotions.
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Lich Prince — With its driving rhythm and poignant lyrics, this track encapsulates the band's signature blend of intensity and vulnerability, highlighting their growth as songwriters.
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Gameshark — The integration of electronic elements in this track showcases Foxing's willingness to experiment, contributing to the album's overall adventurous spirit.
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Nearer My God — The title track distills the album's essence into a hauntingly beautiful narrative, reflecting on themes of mortality and connection in a profound manner.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intricate melodies with dynamic shifts, showcasing strong craftsmanship and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a gradual build-up in 'Grand Paradise', layering instruments before introducing vocals, setting a reflective tone.
- Tracks often feature dynamic shifts, such as 'Slapstick' which alternates between quiet verses and explosive choruses, creating tension.
- The final track, 'Lambert', concludes with an extended ambient outro that fades out, leaving a lingering sense of introspection.
- 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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8/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and intensity
- introspective late-night moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 10, 2018, 'Nearer My God' is Foxing's third studio album, following their critically acclaimed sophomore effort 'Dealer' from 2015. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their unique sound while grappling with themes of existentialism and personal struggle, marking a significant evolution in both lyrical depth and musical ambition.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die· Pianos Become the Teeth· Brand New
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Grand Paradise 4:47
- 2 Slapstick 4:29
- 3 Lich Prince 4:47
- 4 Gameshark 4:43
- 5 Nearer My God 3:36
- 6 Five Cups 9:08
- 7 Heartbeats 4:03
- 8 Trapped in Dillard’s 3:50
- 9 Bastardizer 4:13
- 10 Crown Candy 4:08
- 11 Won’t Drown 4:57
- 12 Lambert 3:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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