Salt
Angie McMahon · 2019
48 min · 11 tracks
Introspective melodies intertwine with raw, emotive vocals, creating a soundscape rich in vulnerability and personal reflection.
Top tracks — play these first
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Slow Mover — This track encapsulates the album's thematic focus on introspection, featuring a haunting melody that highlights McMahon's lyrical vulnerability and storytelling ability.
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Push — With its powerful chorus and dynamic instrumentation, this song serves as a poignant anthem for resilience, showcasing McMahon's vocal strength and emotional depth.
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And I Am a Woman — This track stands out for its bold declaration of identity, combining striking lyrics with a compelling arrangement that elevates the album’s exploration of femininity.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines introspective songwriting with emotive vocals, creating a distinct sound within indie rock.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks utilize sparse instrumentation, allowing the vocals to take center stage and emphasize emotional delivery.
- The lyrics often employ personal storytelling, with recurring themes of introspection and vulnerability across multiple tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- introspective moments of vulnerability
- late-night reflective listening
- captivating emotional crescendos
- gentle pacing for contemplation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat instant gratification
- prefer short standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- In 2019, Angie McMahon released 'Salt' as her debut album after gaining attention from her 2017 EP. This project marked her transition from an emerging artist to a recognized voice in the indie rock scene, showcasing her songwriting maturity and vocal prowess.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Phoebe Bridgers· Julien Baker· Lucy Dacus
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Play the Game 4:10
- 2 Soon 3:43
- 3 Keeping Time 3:31
- 4 Slow Mover 3:10
- 5 Missing Me 3:19
- 6 Push 4:51
- 7 Pasta 4:38
- 8 Standout 4:37
- 9 Mood Song 4:18
- 10 And I Am a Woman 4:43
- 11 If You Call 7:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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