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Sugar Mountain

Jack River · 2018

41 min · 13 tracks

A shimmering blend of dreamy synths and introspective lyrics that capture the essence of youthful exploration and vulnerability.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    Fool's Gold — This track encapsulates the album's themes of longing and self-discovery, featuring an infectious chorus that balances melancholy with a sense of hope.
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    Her Smile — Opening the album, this song sets an intimate tone with vivid imagery and reflective lyrics that invite listeners into Jack River's world.
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    Constellation Ball — With its ethereal production and poignant lyrics, this track serves as a highlight of the album, showcasing Jack River's ability to weave personal narratives into universal themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100
Foothills
Higher than 29% of albums we've rated

The album combines personal storytelling with lush synth arrangements, creating a distinct yet cohesive sound.

What we noticed

  • The first half of the album features tracks that build on a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and dynamics.
  • Several tracks incorporate layered synths that create a lush soundscape, particularly in 'Stardust & Rust' and 'Constellation Ball'.
  • The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal anecdotes, with a focus on themes of youth and introspection.
Composition 25% of the score
7/10

the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics

Craft 20% of the score
6/10

production, performance, arrangement

Durability 25% of the score
6/10

whether it rewards returning to it

Distinctiveness 18% of the score
6/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
5/10

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 Her Smile 3:02
  • 2 Ballroom 3:15
  • 3 Confess 3:22
  • 4 Limo Song 3:46
  • 5 Fool's Gold 4:17
  • 6 Mars 0:59
  • 7 So High 3:24
  • 8 Stardust & Rust 3:19
  • 9 Saturn 0:33
  • 10 Fault Line 2:53
  • 11 Fields 4:01
  • 12 Constellation Ball 3:45
  • 13 In Infinity 4:48

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