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Soil

serpentwithfeet · 2018

39 min · 11 tracks

A lush tapestry of R&B and experimental sounds, weaving intricate emotions through ethereal vocals and hauntingly beautiful production.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    whisper — This opening track sets a tender tone for the album, showcasing serpentwithfeet's vocal range against a minimalist production that evokes intimacy.
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    messy — The song's exploration of vulnerability and chaos reflects the album’s overarching themes, with dynamic shifts in sound that mirror emotional turbulence.
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    mourning song — 'mourning song' captures grief with poignant lyrics and delicate melodies, exemplifying serpentwithfeet's ability to blend personal storytelling with rich sonic landscapes.

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 showcases innovative compositions and lush production, establishing serpentwithfeet's unique voice in contemporary R&B.

What we noticed

  • The first three tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that build in complexity, while the fourth track introduces a minimalist instrumental arrangement.
  • Several songs incorporate unconventional song structures, often shifting between different musical ideas within a single track.
  • The production employs a wide range of textures, including electronic elements and organic instrumentation, creating a rich sonic landscape.
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
8/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
7/10

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 whisper 4:21
  • 2 messy 3:31
  • 3 wrong tree 3:43
  • 4 fragrant 3:14
  • 5 mourning song 3:19
  • 6 cherubim 3:38
  • 7 seedless 3:29
  • 8 invoice 4:01
  • 9 waft 2:48
  • 10 slow syrup 3:20
  • 11 bless ur heart 4:23

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