PƎP
Lights · 2022
43 min · 13 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of synth-pop and alternative rock, infused with introspective lyrics and infectious melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Beside Myself Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Prodigal Daughter — This track captures the essence of self-reflection and familial ties, featuring a haunting melody that complements its poignant lyrics about identity and belonging.
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Money In the Bag — With its catchy hooks and upbeat tempo, this song addresses themes of ambition and materialism, encapsulating the album's duality between lightheartedness and deeper introspection.
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Voices Carry — This track stands out for its emotive vocal delivery and lyrical depth, tackling communication struggles within relationships while blending pop sensibilities with darker undertones.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends synth-pop and alternative rock effectively, with strong production and personal themes.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features upbeat tracks with driving synths, while the second half shifts to more introspective themes and slower tempos.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- 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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6/10
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
- steady mid-tempo listening experience
- uplifting vibes for daily routines
- introspective moments with catchy choruses
- for casual hangouts
- easily digestible track variety
Maybe skip if you
- seeking intense emotional depth
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Continues artistic evolution with strong themes and chart success in later career.
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 2022, PƎP is Lights' fifth studio album, following the critically acclaimed Skin & Earth from 2017. This album arrives as a culmination of her artistic evolution, showcasing a shift toward more personal themes and experimental sounds while maintaining her signature pop sensibility.
Tracklist
- 1 Beside Myself Start here 4:11
- 2 In My Head 3:09
- 3 Prodigal Daughter 2:55
- 4 Salt and Vinegar 3:15
- 5 Money In the Bag 2:44
- 6 Jaws 3:18
- 7 Rent 3:27
- 8 Sparky 3:28
- 9 Real Thing 3:05
- 10 Easy Money 3:27
- 11 Okay Okay 3:21
- 12 Voices Carry 3:39
- 13 Grip 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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