Nova (RL Grime album)
RL Grime · 2018
55 min · 15 tracks · electronic music
A vibrant fusion of trap, bass, and atmospheric soundscapes that invite movement and introspection alike.
Top tracks — play these first
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Feel Free — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its lush synths and driving beat, embodying the mix of warmth and intensity that characterizes Nova.
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OMG — With its infectious hook and dynamic drops, this track highlights RL Grime's ability to create festival-ready anthems that resonate across audiences.
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UCLA — Featuring a catchy vocal performance layered over intricate production, this track exemplifies the album's blend of pop sensibility with electronic innovation.
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Atoms — Closing the album on a reflective note, Atoms showcases a more subdued side of RL Grime, emphasizing emotional depth amidst powerful production.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends energetic beats with atmospheric moments, showcasing solid production but varying cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate vocal samples, but they are often treated as instrumental elements rather than traditional lyrics.
- The last three tracks create a gradual descent in energy, with 'Atoms' closing the album on a reflective note.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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
- uplifting energy for workouts
- intense moments for late nights
- dynamic shifts in pacing
- immersive soundscapes for focus
Maybe skip if you
- seeking soft acoustic vibes
- prefer straightforward song structures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2018, RL Grime released Nova as his sophomore album, following his debut album Void from 2014. By this point in his career, he had established himself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, known for his innovative blend of trap and bass music. Nova showcased his evolution as an artist, experimenting with broader sonic landscapes while maintaining the high-energy beats his fans loved.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Flume· What So Not· Baauer
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feel Free 4:12
- 2 Shrine 4:43
- 3 Light Me Up 3:21
- 4 Undo 3:28
- 5 Take It Away 3:56
- 6 OMG 3:18
- 7 Shoulda 3:52
- 8 Reims 3:55
- 9 Pressure 3:29
- 10 Era 4:09
- 11 Run for Your Life (interlude) 2:22
- 12 I Wanna Know 3:26
- 13 UCLA 3:12
- 14 Rainer 4:06
- 15 Atoms 3:48
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