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Purple Naked Ladies

The Internet · 2011

41 min · 14 tracks · soul

A playful blend of alternative R&B and soul, infused with vibrant storytelling and eclectic production.

Top tracks — play these first

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    They Say — This track stands out for its introspective lyrics exploring societal pressures against a backdrop of lush instrumentation, encapsulating the album's thematic core.
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    Cunt — With its bold title and unapologetic lyrics, this track challenges norms while blending humor and vulnerability, showcasing the group's fearless creative expression.
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    Love Song - 1 — This brief yet poignant interlude captures raw emotion through minimalistic production, serving as a reflective moment that contrasts the album's more exuberant tracks.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album showcases inventive production and storytelling but lacks a strong cohesive arc.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a relaxed groove, followed by a series of songs that explore varying tempos and moods.
  • Several tracks feature layered instrumentation, with synths and live instruments blending to create a rich soundscape.
  • Lyrically, the album employs vivid storytelling, often shifting perspectives between songs, which keeps the listener engaged.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
8/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

running order, pacing, length

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 Violet Nude Women 3:27
  • 2 They Say 4:48
  • 3 She Dgaf 3:28
  • 4 Cunt 2:19
  • 5 Cocaine 4:32
  • 6 Ode to a Dream 4:09
  • 7 Gurl 2:51
  • 8 Love Song - 1 1:29
  • 9 Lincoln 2:08
  • 10 Web of Me 2:48
  • 11 She Knows 2:10
  • 12 Fastlane 3:43
  • 13 Visions 1:32
  • 14 The Garden 2:10

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