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Out of Tune

Mojave 3 · 2000

45 min · 10 tracks · indie rock

A tender blend of dreamy melodies and introspective lyrics, evoking a sense of wistfulness and longing throughout.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Who Do You Love — This opening track sets the tone with its gentle instrumentation and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the album's spirit of yearning and intimacy.
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    Caught Beneath Your Heel — With its haunting melody and poignant storytelling, this song exemplifies Mojave 3's ability to merge melancholy with beauty, making it a standout on the album.
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    Baby's Coming Home — This track features rich harmonies and a nostalgic feel that resonates deeply, highlighting the band's signature sound while delivering an emotionally charged narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

53 /100
Foothills
Higher than 40% of albums we've rated

The album blends dreamy melodies with introspective lyrics, showcasing solid craftsmanship and emotional resonance.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
  • Several tracks utilize layered instrumentation, creating a lush soundscape that complements the introspective lyrics.
  • The album closes with a track that features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of reflection.
Composition 25% of the score
6/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
7/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

running order, pacing, length

Influence 4/10

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.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • Some Kinda Angel

    The bridge shifts perspective as it reflects on fleeting moments of joy amidst uncertainty.

    This moment contrasts with earlier verses by introducing a sudden clarity that underscores the transient nature of happiness.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Who Do You Love 3:31
  • 2 Give What You Take 4:27
  • 3 Some Kinda Angel 3:44
  • 4 All Your Tears 4:38
  • 5 Yer Feet 4:15
  • 6 Caught Beneath Your Heel 6:13
  • 7 This Road I'm Travelling 5:32
  • 8 Keep It All Hid 3:57
  • 9 Baby's Coming Home 5:37
  • 10 To Whom Should I Write 3:22

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