Swimming
French Kicks · 2008
68 min · 12 tracks · garage rock
A blend of dreamy melodies and rhythmic grooves evokes a sun-soaked, relaxed vibe with an undercurrent of introspective lyrics.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dark Goggles — This track features a hypnotic rhythm paired with layered instrumentation that encapsulates the album's experimental spirit and sonic textures.
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Urban Waltz — The song stands out with its intricate arrangements and reflective lyrics, successfully merging catchy hooks with a contemplative tone.
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Porpoise Fashion — With its upbeat tempo and playful lyrics, this track exemplifies the band's knack for combining whimsy with musical sophistication.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases polished songwriting with engaging melodies but lacks strong cohesion throughout its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo groove, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and textures.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a dreamy atmosphere, particularly in 'Smoke' and 'Urban Waltz'.
- The instrumentation often shifts between jangly guitars and synths, with a noticeable increase in polish compared to their earlier work.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Quick Kick 3:02
- 2 Dark Goggles 6:25
- 3 Smoke 3:50
- 4 Porpoise Fashion 5:32
- 5 Long Stroke 6:57
- 6 Urban Waltz 4:20
- 7 Funnels 6:17
- 8 Captain Webb 5:02
- 9 Strong Downward 5:59
- 10 Chicken Chiefly 5:47
- 11 Lost Bearings 6:07
- 12 Scurvy Trick 9:04
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