What makes Pull My Hair Back by Jessy Lanza notable?

Pull My Hair Back received critical acclaim, landing on numerous year-end lists and drawing attention for its innovative production and lyrical depth. The album's success helped to elevate the underground Canadian music scene, influencing a wave of artists exploring similar synth-driven aesthetics. Released in early 2013, Pull My Hair Back is Jessy Lanza's debut album, marking her entry into the music scene after years of collaborating with producer Jeremy Greenspan of Junior Boys. The album established her unique blend of pop and experimental sounds, setting the stage for her subsequent projects and solidifying her presence in the Canadian music landscape.

How many songs are on Pull My Hair Back?

Pull My Hair Back has 9 tracks, running approximately 36 minutes.

Pull My Hair Back

Jessy Lanza · 2013

36 min · 9 tracks · synth-pop

Ethereal synth-pop textures weave through intimate vocals, creating a sound that is both nostalgic and futuristically fresh.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Giddy — This opening track sets the tone with bright synths and playful lyrics, encapsulating the album’s whimsical yet introspective nature.
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Fuck Diamond — This track blends bold lyrics about empowerment with a catchy hook, showcasing Lanza’s ability to merge personal themes with danceable beats.
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Pull My Hair Back — The title track highlights Lanza's ethereal vocal style and intricate production, perfectly illustrating the emotional spectrum present throughout the album.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

64 /100

Treeline

Higher than 79% of albums we've rated

The album's innovative production and unique vocal style create a fresh sound within synth-pop.

What we noticed

The album opens with a bright synth line in 'Giddy' that sets a buoyant tone, while the following tracks gradually introduce more complex layers of sound.
Vocals are often treated with effects, creating an ethereal quality that blends seamlessly with the instrumental textures throughout the record.
Several tracks feature minimalist arrangements, allowing for moments of silence that enhance the emotional impact of the lyrics.

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: 8/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Giddy 3:22
2 5785021 4:39
3 Kathy Lee 4:04
4 Fuck Diamond 4:15
5 Keep Moving 3:44
6 Against the Wall 3:11
7 Pull My Hair Back 3:51
8 As If 4:15
9 Strange Emotion 4:41

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