Sunburn
Dominic Fike · 2023
36 min · 14 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of indie pop and alternative rock infused with candid storytelling and energetic rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Much Is Weed? — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its playful yet introspective lyrics addressing substance use and youth culture, encapsulating Fike's signature style.
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Dancing In The Courthouse — With its infectious beat and catchy chorus, this song showcases Fike's ability to blend humor with deeper themes of consequence and freedom.
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Mama's Boy — This track provides a poignant reflection on familial relationships, revealing vulnerability that contrasts with the album's otherwise lively energy.
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Sunburn — The title track offers a lush musical landscape combined with evocative lyrics that explore themes of love and regret, illustrating Fike's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends energetic rhythms with personal storytelling, showcasing strong production choices and varied tempos.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track and maintains an upbeat tempo for the first half before introducing slower, more introspective songs in the latter half.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response structures, creating a dynamic interplay between the lead vocals and background elements.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short bursts of catchy energy
- steady flow for casual listening
- introspective vibes with playful undertones
- for afternoon hangouts
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, epic compositions
- seek deep, complex narratives
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 7, 2023, Sunburn is Dominic Fike's second studio album, following his debut, What Could Possibly Go Wrong. At this point in his career, Fike was building on the success of his earlier work while further defining his eclectic sound and lyrical themes, showcasing growth as both a musician and songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Rex Orange County· Lauv· Brockhampton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How Much Is Weed? 2:05
- 2 Ant Pile 2:06
- 3 Think Fast 3:42
- 4 Sick 2:21
- 5 7 Hours 2:48
- 6 Dancing In The Courthouse 2:37
- 7 Bodies 2:04
- 8 Sunburn 2:59
- 9 Pasture Child 2:53
- 10 4x4 2:47
- 11 Frisky 1:55
- 12 Mama's Boy 2:35
- 13 Dark 2:56
- 14 What Kinda Woman 2:14
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