Paradise
ANOHNI · 2017
22 min · 6 tracks · electronic music
Haunting melodies intertwine with electronic textures, creating a deeply emotional landscape that confronts themes of loss and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Paradise — The title track encapsulates the album’s thematic focus on longing and the search for solace, blending lush instrumentation with raw emotionality.
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Jesus Will Kill You — This track stands out for its provocative blend of religious imagery and existential despair, challenging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths.
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In My Dreams — Opening the EP, this track sets a reflective tone with its delicate arrangement and haunting vocal delivery, effectively drawing listeners into ANOHNI's world.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP's introspective sound and cohesive flow create an engaging yet haunting experience.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow, haunting melody that gradually layers electronic textures, setting a somber tone.
- Each subsequent track maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with minimal shifts in dynamics, creating a meditative atmosphere.
- The EP features sparse vocal delivery, often blending with the instrumentation rather than standing out distinctly.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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8/10
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
- haunting melodies with emotional depth
- brief yet impactful listening experiences
- intense themes of loss exploration
- thought-provoking lyrical confrontations
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, energizing tracks
- want longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2017, Paradise is ANOHNI's first project after her acclaimed debut album, Hopelessness. This EP marks a significant step in her artistic evolution, as it showcases a more introspective approach following her exploration of political themes in prior works.
- Stylistic neighbors
- FKA twigs· Bat for Lashes· James Blake
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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You Are My Enemy
The singer directly confronts an antagonist with stark clarity, revealing deep feelings of betrayal.
This direct address shifts the emotional weight dramatically, marking a pivotal moment in the narrative that underscores personal conflict.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 In My Dreams 3:01
- 2 Paradise 4:28
- 3 Jesus Will Kill You 3:31
- 4 You Are My Enemy 2:38
- 5 Ricochet 4:03
- 6 She Doesn’t Mourn Her Loss 5:10
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