Sugardoom
Megan Washington · 2018
49 min · 12 tracks · jazz
A fusion of introspective jazz and experimental pop, layered with intricate melodies and hauntingly poetic lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Not a Machine — This track stands out for its exploration of identity and autonomy, featuring a compelling blend of electronic textures with Washington's emotive vocal delivery.
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Dark Parts — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song captures the essence of vulnerability that permeates the album, showcasing Washington's lyrical prowess.
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Kiss Me Like We're Gonna Die — This closing track encapsulates the album’s themes of love and mortality through its poignant lyrics and atmospheric production, leaving a lasting impression.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- raw lyrical vulnerability throughout
- intricate arrangements for deep listening
- emotional exploration in every track
- atmospheric soundscapes for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- fast-paced, upbeat energy seekers
- listeners preferring standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Sugardoom is Megan Washington's third studio album, following her acclaimed record There There in 2014. At this point in her career, Washington was exploring a more experimental sound, pushing the boundaries of her jazz influences while expanding her lyrical themes to encompass personal and existential reflections.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Hiatus Kaiyote· Esperanza Spalding· Nina Simone
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Batflowers 3:05
- 2 Not a Machine 4:39
- 3 Dark Parts 3:00
- 4 Paradise Lost 3:26
- 5 Switches 5:28
- 6 Catherine Wheel 4:32
- 7 The Give 4:47
- 8 Silencio 3:50
- 9 Lazarus Drug 5:33
- 10 Move You 3:48
- 11 Achilles Heart 3:23
- 12 Kiss Me Like We're Gonna Die 4:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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