New Fragility
Clap Your Hands Say Yeah · 2021
41 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a sonic landscape that navigates fragility and resilience.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hesitating Nation — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its haunting instrumentation and contemplative lyrics about uncertainty in modern life.
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Thousand Oaks — A reflective piece that blends personal narrative with broader societal commentary, showcasing Ounsworth's lyrical depth and melodic sensibility.
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If I Were More Like Jesus — This track stands out for its bold lyrical confrontation of spiritual ideals and personal shortcomings, wrapped in an engaging rhythmic structure.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with varied arrangements, creating a cohesive yet exploratory sound.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature layered instrumentation that builds gradually, creating a sense of anticipation before the tempo shifts in track four.
- Several songs incorporate spoken word elements alongside traditional singing, adding a unique texture to the vocal delivery.
- The album closes with a track that features a minimalist arrangement, allowing the lyrics to take center stage and evoke introspection.
- 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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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 pacing for reflective moments
- poetic lyrics about vulnerability
- mid-tempo flow for contemplation
- ideal for quiet introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy tracks
- seek immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 12, 2021, 'New Fragility' is Clap Your Hands Say Yeah's fifth studio album, following 2017's 'The Tourist.' This album marks a return to the band's distinct sound after a period of experimentation and lineup changes, as frontman Alec Ounsworth explores themes of vulnerability and societal anxiety amid a global pandemic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Arcade Fire· Vampire Weekend
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hesitating Nation 3:13
- 2 Thousand Oaks 4:47
- 3 Dee, Forgiven 4:08
- 4 New Fragility 3:38
- 5 Innocent Weight 3:58
- 6 Mirror Song 4:32
- 7 CYHSY, 2005 3:35
- 8 Where They Perform Miracles 3:52
- 9 Went Looking for Trouble 5:46
- 10 If I Were More Like Jesus 3:27
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