Released 10 years ago
Synthia
The Jezabels · 2016
54 min · 10 tracks · indie pop
Synthia intertwines lush synths and driving rhythms with hauntingly emotive vocals, creating a vivid soundscape of indie pop exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Stand and Deliver — Opening the album with an urgent energy, this track sets a bold tone that encapsulates the band's dynamic blend of electronic instrumentation and powerful vocals.
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My Love Is My Disease — This track showcases a darker lyrical narrative paired with an infectious melody, making it a standout moment of emotional intensity within the album.
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Pleasure Drive — With its pulsating beat and introspective lyrics, this song captures the essence of desire and escapism, effectively illustrating the album's exploration of complex themes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Synthia showcases strong songwriting and production but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong synth-driven track that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half before transitioning to more introspective pieces.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, allowing for a reflective conclusion that contrasts with the earlier energy.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- lush soundscapes for introspection
- haunting vocals with emotional depth
- driving rhythms for energetic moments
- thoughtful lyrics with personal resonance
Maybe skip if you
- prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
- want purely instrumental music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on February 12, 2016, Synthia is The Jezabels' third studio album and follows their critically acclaimed record The Brink from 2014. By this time, the band had established themselves in the indie music scene, noted for their energetic performances and distinct blend of indie pop and rock elements.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Chvrches· Bat for Lashes· M83
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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A Message from My Mothers Passed
The narrative shifts from personal reflection to a broader commentary on legacy and memory, contrasting past influences with present choices.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Stand and Deliver 7:30
- 2 My Love Is My Disease 4:29
- 3 Smile 4:51
- 4 Unnatural 4:54
- 5 A Message from My Mothers Passed 5:20
- 6 Come Alive 5:47
- 7 Pleasure Drive 5:21
- 8 Flowers in the Attic 4:25
- 9 If Ya Want Me 4:16
- 10 Stamina 7:09
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