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Joywave · 2016
30 min · 10 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant blend of infectious pop melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a mosaic of electronic and rock textures.
Top tracks — play these first
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Destruction — As the album's lead single, 'Destruction' encapsulates the band's knack for combining danceable beats with sharp commentary on societal issues, making it a standout track.
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Why — 'Why' showcases the band's ability to fuse catchy melodies with existential questioning, highlighting their lyrical depth amidst an upbeat sonic landscape.
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Life in a Bubble I Blew — This track closes the album with reflective lyrics and a more subdued atmosphere, demonstrating Joywave's range and willingness to explore vulnerability.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features a mix of energetic and introspective tracks but lacks strong cohesion throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Destruction', followed by three more upbeat songs before introducing a slower tempo with 'When'.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and electronic elements that create a textured soundscape, particularly in 'Credible' and 'Incredible?'.
- The final track, 'Life in a Bubble I Blew', closes the album with a reflective tone, contrasting with the earlier energetic pieces.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Why
The lyrics shift from questioning external perceptions to introspective self-doubt creates a poignant contrast.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Destruction 3:04
- 2 Why 3:14
- 3 Be 2:58
- 4 Credible 2:55
- 5 When 3:03
- 6 You 3:00
- 7 Can 2:52
- 8 Be (part 2) 3:11
- 9 Incredible? 2:54
- 10 Life in a Bubble I Blew 3:41
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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