Is Performance a good place to start with White Denim?

Yes, Performance is recommended as a starting point for new White Denim listeners. A fusion of eclectic rhythms and experimental sounds that challenges the conventions of indie rock while maintaining a vibrant energy. By the time White Denim released Performance in January 2018, they were on their sixth studio album, showcasing their evolution since their debut in 2008. The band had undergone lineup changes and embraced a more collaborative approach with producer Chris Coady, marking a significant shift in their sound.

Who is Performance for?

Performance works well if you're into steady pacing for focused listening, eclectic sounds for adventurous ears and short tracks encourage replayability.

How many songs are on Performance?

Performance has 9 tracks, running approximately 32 minutes.

Performance

White Denim · 2018

32 min · 9 tracks · indie rock

A fusion of eclectic rhythms and experimental sounds that challenges the conventions of indie rock while maintaining a vibrant energy.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Magazin Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Fine Slime — This track stands out with its infectious groove and layered instrumentation, exemplifying the album's playful experimentation with rhythm and melody.
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Double Death — The song features sharp lyrics that explore themes of uncertainty, delivered over a driving beat that encapsulates the band's ability to fuse complexity with catchiness.
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Good News — With its anthemic chorus and uplifting vibe, this track encapsulates the album's overall spirit of resilience and positivity amidst chaos.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album showcases intricate arrangements and diverse sounds but lacks a strong cohesive flow.

What we noticed

The album opens with a high-energy track that features complex rhythms and layered instrumentation, setting a dynamic tone.
Several tracks incorporate abrupt tempo changes and unconventional song structures, challenging traditional indie rock forms.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

steady pacing for focused listening
eclectic sounds for adventurous ears
short tracks encourage replayability
consistent flow throughout experience

Maybe skip if you

prefer lengthy immersive albums
seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Experimental — The album challenges indie rock conventions with its eclectic and adventurous sound.
Themes: infectious grooves· lyrical uncertainty· collaborative experimentation
Career context: By the time White Denim released Performance in January 2018, they were on their sixth studio album, showcasing their evolution since their debut in 2008. The band had undergone lineup changes and embraced a more collaborative approach with producer Chris Coady, marking a significant shift in their sound.
Stylistic neighbors: Tame Impala· The Black Angels· MGMT