Nice, Nice, Very Nice
Dan Mangan · 2009
44 min · 12 tracks · indie rock
Eclectic indie rock blends introspective lyrics with playful instrumentation, creating a vibrant yet contemplative atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Road Regrets — This opening track sets the reflective tone of the album, showcasing Mangan's knack for weaving personal narrative with universal themes of longing and introspection.
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Robots — With its catchy chorus and clever lyrics, this track critiques modernity and human disconnection while maintaining an upbeat feel that contrasts its subject matter.
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The Indie Queens Are Waiting — This song cleverly satirizes the indie music scene while capturing the anticipation and excitement surrounding emerging artists, embodying the spirit of independent music culture.
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 instrumentation, creating a distinct yet cohesive indie rock experience.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a slow tempo track that gradually introduces more upbeat songs, creating a dynamic shift in energy.
- Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, with strings and brass complementing the guitar and vocals, adding depth to the sound.
- Lyrically, the album balances introspective themes with playful and whimsical elements, often shifting between serious and light-hearted tones.
- 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
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
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- lyrically rich storytelling immersion
- warm melodies for cozy evenings
- whimsical charm in narratives
- thoughtful tunes for introspection
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer short, standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2009, Nice, Nice, Very Nice marked Dan Mangan's second studio album following his debut, Postcards and Daydreaming. At this point, he was gaining traction in the Canadian indie music scene, transitioning from a local favorite to a broader audience as his sound matured.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Fleet Foxes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Road Regrets 4:31
- 2 Robots 4:04
- 3 The Indie Queens Are Waiting 3:38
- 4 Sold 3:49
- 5 Fair Verona 5:48
- 6 You Silly Git 3:44
- 7 Tina's Glorious Comeback 2:41
- 8 Et Les Mots Croisés 3:22
- 9 Some People 3:36
- 10 Pine for Cedars 3:16
- 11 Basket 3:52
- 12 Set the Sails 2:30
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