Prey//IV
Alice Glass · 2022
32 min · 13 tracks · electronic music
A visceral blend of distorted electronics and raw, confessional vocals that confront trauma head-on.
Top tracks — play these first
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PREY — The opening track sets the tone with aggressive beats and haunting melodies, immediately immersing listeners in the album's dark themes of survival.
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LOVE IS VIOLENCE — This track encapsulates the album's emotional core, juxtaposing tender melodies with harsh realities, reflecting on the complexities of love intertwined with pain.
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WITCH HUNT — Incorporating elements of industrial sound, this song critiques societal judgment and persecution, showcasing Glass's ability to blend personal narrative with broader commentary.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines intense electronic production with raw vocals, exploring deep themes while maintaining a unique sound.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build intensity with layered synths and aggressive beats, while the second half shifts to more subdued, introspective soundscapes.
- Vocals are often processed with effects that create a haunting atmosphere, blending seamlessly with the electronic elements rather than standing out as separate.
- 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
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
- cathartic bursts of raw emotion
- short tracks for quick intensity
- urgent confrontations with personal trauma
- visceral energy for empowered moments
- dark themes with fierce honesty
Maybe skip if you
- prefer lengthy, gradual builds
- seek lighthearted, carefree vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Prey//IV marks Alice Glass's first full-length solo album following her departure from Crystal Castles in 2014. At this point in her career, she had established herself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene but faced significant personal challenges and public scrutiny related to her past experiences and allegations against her former collaborator.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grimes· Zola Jesus· Crystal Castles
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 PREY 2:20
- 2 PINNED BENEATH LIMBS 1:56
- 3 LOVE IS VIOLENCE 2:37
- 4 BABY TEETH 2:25
- 5 EVERYBODY ELSE 3:49
- 6 THE HUNTED 2:46
- 7 FAIR GAME 2:46
- 8 WITCH HUNT 2:58
- 9 SUFFER AND SWALLOW 2:53
- 10 SUFFER IN PEACE 1:48
- 11 ANIMOSITY 2:50
- 12 I TRUSTED YOU 2:29
- 13 SORROW ENDS 1:00
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