Released 10 years ago
Phase
Jack Garratt · 2016
46 min · 12 tracks · indie pop
A swirling blend of electronic textures and soulful vocals creates an immersive soundscape that feels both introspective and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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Breathe Life — This track encapsulates Garratt's signature blend of emotive lyrics and intricate production, highlighting his ability to fuse electronic beats with heartfelt storytelling.
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Weathered — A standout moment on the album, this song combines haunting melodies with dynamic shifts in instrumentation, illustrating Garratt's range and depth as an artist.
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The Love You're Given — This track showcases Garratt's skillful vocal delivery and lyrical vulnerability, making it a poignant reflection on love and connection within the broader context of the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Phase showcases strong songwriting and production, creating a distinctive sound within indie pop.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a track that features layered vocal harmonies and electronic beats, setting a textured soundscape that persists throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate dynamic shifts, such as 'Weathered,' which transitions from subdued verses to an explosive chorus.
- The final track, 'My House Is Your Home,' features a gradual fade-out, leaving the listener with an unresolved feeling that contrasts with earlier tracks.
- 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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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- atmospheric background focus
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in early 2016, Phase marked Jack Garratt's debut album after his breakout EPs, which garnered critical acclaim and a Brit Award nomination. This album defined his transition from emerging artist to a recognized figure in the alternative R&B and electronica scenes, showcasing his multifaceted approach as a singer-songwriter and producer.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Blake· Sohn· Sampha
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Worry
The verses build toward a climactic moment where the narrator confronts their anxieties directly for the first time.
This shift in tone reveals a raw honesty that contrasts with earlier introspection, marking a turning point in the narrative arc of the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Coalesce (Synesthesia Pt. II) 2:23
- 2 Breathe Life 4:22
- 3 Far Cry 3:54
- 4 Weathered 4:34
- 5 Worry 4:02
- 6 The Love You're Given 5:00
- 7 I Know All What I Do 3:03
- 8 Surprise Yourself 4:20
- 9 Chemical 3:34
- 10 Fire 4:18
- 11 Synesthesia Pt. III 2:25
- 12 My House Is Your Home 4:58
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