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Sunshine Kitty

Tove Lo · 2019

40 min · 14 tracks · indie pop

A vibrant blend of synth-pop and electropop that captures both euphoria and vulnerability in its sonic palette.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Glad He’s Gone — This track stands out for its upbeat tempo juxtaposed with lyrics about overcoming heartache, embodying the album's theme of resilience.
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    Bad as the Boys — Featuring a collaboration with fellow pop artist ALMA, this song highlights themes of female empowerment and playful confidence through its infectious chorus.
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    Really don’t like u — The raw honesty in this track about post-breakup emotions resonates powerfully, showcasing Tove Lo's knack for blending emotional depth with catchy pop melodies.
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    Equally Lost — This introspective track explores themes of uncertainty and longing, encapsulating a reflective moment that adds depth to the album's overall narrative.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

60 /100
Treeline
Higher than 66% of albums we've rated

The album combines catchy hooks with emotional depth, showcasing Tove Lo's signature style within the pop landscape.

What we noticed

  • The album opens with a brief intro track that sets a tone of vulnerability before launching into upbeat tracks.
  • Several songs feature layered synths and rhythmic hooks, creating a danceable yet introspective atmosphere.
  • The lyrics often explore themes of love and heartbreak, with a candid delivery that complements the vibrant production.
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
7/10

whether it sounds like itself

Sequencing 12% of the score
6/10

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo listening experience
  • vibrant exploration of modern love
  • catchy anthems for upbeat moments
  • reflective tracks for self-discovery

Maybe skip if you

  • prefer slow, contemplative pieces
  • seek lengthy, sprawling albums

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Continues Tove Lo's commercial appeal and sonic evolution in her mid-career.
Career context
By the time Tove Lo released Sunshine Kitty in 2019, she had solidified her place in pop music with the success of her previous albums, particularly the critically acclaimed Lady Wood. This album marked her fourth studio release, showcasing her evolution as an artist while building on the themes of empowerment and self-exploration present in her earlier work.
Stylistic neighbors
Lorde· Alessia Cara· Charli XCX

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gritty Pretty (intro) 0:45
  • 2 Glad He’s Gone 3:16
  • 3 Bad as the Boys 3:06
  • 4 Sweettalk my Heart 2:59
  • 5 Stay Over 3:09
  • 6 Are U gonna tell her? 2:39
  • 7 Jacques 3:23
  • 8 Mateo 2:49
  • 9 Come Undone 2:57
  • 10 Equally Lost 2:14
  • 11 Really don’t like u 3:45
  • 12 Shifted 3:12
  • 13 Mistaken 2:56
  • 14 Anywhere u go 3:09

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