Released 10 years ago
Take Her Up to Monto
Róisín Murphy · 2016
47 min · 9 tracks · indie pop
An eclectic blend of house, disco, and pop with Róisín Murphy's distinctive vocal flair weaving through intricate production.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mastermind Start here — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious groove and clever lyrics that explore themes of control and desire.
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Nervous Sleep — A standout moment that showcases Murphy’s ability to create atmospheric soundscapes while delving into introspective lyrics about anxiety and vulnerability.
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Romantic Comedy — This track combines playful melodies with sharp commentary on modern relationships, reflecting Murphy's talent for blending personal storytelling with danceable beats.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends genres effectively while maintaining a distinct sound, though its impact is more niche.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong dance track, 'Mastermind', that sets an upbeat tone, followed by a shift to more introspective themes in 'Pretty Gardens'.
- The final track, 'Sitting and Counting', features a slower tempo and minimal instrumentation, creating a stark contrast to the earlier tracks.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo dance vibes
- vibrant sonic exploration
- thoughtful reflections on relationships
- for social gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek high-energy party anthems
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album solidified Murphy's influence and received critical acclaim.
- Themes
- modern romance· dance floor anxiety
- Career context
- By the time of its release in 2016, Róisín Murphy had established herself as a prominent figure in the electronic music scene, following her 2015 EP 'Hairless Toys'. 'Take Her Up to Monto' marked her first full-length album in over eight years, showcasing her evolution as an artist and willingness to experiment with sound and style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Goldfrapp· Little Boots· Bat for Lashes
Tracklist
- 1 Mastermind Start here 6:35
- 2 Pretty Gardens 5:07
- 3 Thoughts Wasted 5:22
- 4 Lip Service 4:27
- 5 Ten Miles High 5:19
- 6 Whatever 2:53
- 7 Romantic Comedy 5:36
- 8 Nervous Sleep 7:41
- 9 Sitting and Counting 3:57
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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