REMEMBER THE FUTURE
Jonna Lee · 2019
50 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal synths and haunting vocals weave together a dreamlike exploration of identity and existence.
Top tracks — play these first
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OPEN SEA — This opening track sets a contemplative tone with its expansive soundscapes and reflective lyrics, inviting listeners into Lee's introspective world.
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SOME BODY — With its pulsating beat and catchy hook, this track encapsulates themes of connection and longing, resonating through its infectious energy.
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REMEMBER THE FUTURE — The title track combines poignant lyrics with a sweeping melody, capturing the essence of the album’s exploration of memory and time.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong production and unique soundscapes, though its impact remains more niche.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build on ethereal synths and layered vocals, creating a dense atmospheric sound.
- Several tracks incorporate unexpected tempo shifts, with 'SOME BODY' transitioning from a slow build to an upbeat chorus.
- The final track, 'i KEEP', concludes with a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of ambiguity.
- 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
- immersive reflective listening sessions
- ethereal atmospheric backgrounds
- gradual builds and payoffs
- contemplative late-night moods
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Remember The Future' was released in 2019, Jonna Lee had already established herself as a distinctive voice in the alternative and electronic music scenes. This album followed her critically acclaimed project, 'BLUE' (2018), showcasing her ability to blend introspective lyrics with innovative soundscapes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- FKA twigs· Grimes· Bat for Lashes
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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MATTERS
A pivotal verse shifts from reflection to a direct question about existence's significance.
This shift not only deepens the emotional weight but also invites listeners to ponder their own perceptions of meaning.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 OPEN SEA 4:30
- 2 WIPE IT OFF 3:42
- 3 SOME BODY 4:20
- 4 MATTERS 6:40
- 5 ISLANDER 4:28
- 6 REMEMBER THE FUTURE 5:13
- 7 CRYSTAL 5:54
- 8 RACE AGAINST 2:41
- 9 SILENCE MY DRUM 3:46
- 10 MYSTERIES OF LOVE 4:40
- 11 i KEEP 4:14
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