Songs and Instrumentals
Adrianne Lenker · 2020
39 min · 11 tracks
Intimate guitar melodies intertwine with haunting vocals, creating an ethereal atmosphere that feels both personal and expansive.
Top tracks — play these first
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two reverse — Opening the album with delicate fingerpicking and soft vocals, this track sets the tone for Lenker's introspective exploration of memory and longing.
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heavy focus — This song features a captivating blend of vulnerability and strength, highlighting Lenker's lyrical prowess while maintaining a hauntingly sparse arrangement.
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come — With its sweeping melodies and emotional lyrics, this track encapsulates the essence of connection and longing, making it one of the album's poignant standout moments.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends intimate songwriting with minimal production, creating a distinctive and personal listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features predominantly solo guitar pieces, while the second half introduces more vocal-driven tracks.
- Several tracks utilize unconventional song structures, often eschewing traditional verse-chorus formats in favor of freeform arrangements.
- The album's production is minimalistic, with a focus on capturing the raw sound of Lenker's voice and guitar without heavy layering.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- intimate, introspective moments
- meditative and serene vibes
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on October 23, 2020, 'Songs and Instrumentals' marks Adrianne Lenker's first solo album since her acclaimed work with Big Thief. Following the band's celebrated album 'Two Hands' earlier that year, this release showcases Lenker's introspective songwriting and experimental approach to composition during a period of artistic exploration.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Big Thief· Phoebe Bridgers· Julien Baker
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 two reverse 3:33
- 2 ingydar 4:08
- 3 anything 3:22
- 4 forwards beckon rebound 3:09
- 5 heavy focus 2:34
- 6 half return 2:08
- 7 come 5:17
- 8 zombie girl 2:44
- 9 not a lot, just forever 4:10
- 10 dragon eyes 3:26
- 11 my angel 5:04
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