Nikki Nack
Tune-Yards · 2014
44 min · 13 tracks · lo-fi music
Eclectic rhythms and layered harmonies blend with playful lyrics, creating a vibrant exploration of identity and community.
Top tracks — play these first
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Water Fountain — This track stands out with its infectious groove and upbeat message about joy and resilience, encapsulating the album's playful yet introspective spirit.
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Time of Dark — A haunting exploration of personal struggle wrapped in lush instrumentation, this song showcases Garbus's ability to merge deep emotion with avant-garde sounds.
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Find a New Way — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its experimental rhythms and empowering lyrics, inviting listeners into a world of possibility and change.
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Hey Life — This song blends intricate layers of sound with thought-provoking lyrics about existence and purpose, highlighting Garbus's distinctive storytelling approach.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's eclectic sound and innovative use of rhythm and vocals create a distinct listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a wide range of instrumentation, including unconventional sounds like handclaps and found objects, creating a textured sonic landscape.
- Many songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, emphasizing community themes and interaction between the lead and backing vocals.
- 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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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Find a New Way 3:28
- 2 Water Fountain 3:03
- 3 Time of Dark 4:33
- 4 Real Thing 3:22
- 5 Look Around 4:26
- 6 Hey Life 3:37
- 7 Sink-O 3:17
- 8 Why Do We Dine on the Tots? 1:28
- 9 Stop That Man 3:33
- 10 Wait for a Minute 3:54
- 11 Left Behind 4:31
- 12 Rocking Chair 2:03
- 13 Manchild 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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