Soft
LANY · 2025
34 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
An ethereal blend of shimmering synths and heartfelt melodies encapsulates the essence of modern indie pop.
Top tracks — play these first
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Soft — The opening track sets a wistful tone with its lush instrumentation and reflective lyrics about vulnerability, embodying the album's overarching theme of emotional softness.
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Good Parts — This track stands out for its catchy chorus and exploration of self-acceptance, effectively balancing upbeat melodies with introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners.
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Last Forever — Closing the album, this song captures a sense of yearning and nostalgia, blending atmospheric production with poignant lyrics that leave a lasting impression as it reflects on fleeting moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features polished production and emotional depth but remains within familiar indie pop structures.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build in intensity, particularly in the choruses, creating a lush soundscape.
- The closing track employs a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved emotion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- heartfelt melodies for introspection
- light and airy afternoon vibes
- short tracks for quick listens
- easygoing tunes for casual moments
- catchy hooks that linger
Maybe skip if you
- seeking heavy, intense experiences
- prefer longer, sprawling compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2025, Soft marks LANY's third studio album, following their commercially successful release Malibu Nights. At this point in their career, the band has solidified their presence in the indie pop scene, exploring deeper emotional themes while retaining their signature sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The 1975· Troye Sivan· Foster the People
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Soft 2:59
- 2 Why 3:21
- 3 Know You Naked 3:25
- 4 Stuck 3:04
- 5 Sound of Rain 3:32
- 6 Act My Age 3:47
- 7 Good Parts 3:11
- 8 Make Me Forget 3:26
- 9 Destiny 3:39
- 10 Last Forever 3:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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