That's Why I Gave Up on Music
Yorushika · 2019
49 min · 14 tracks · rock music
A melancholic blend of introspective lyrics and delicate rock melodies that evoke a sense of longing and resignation.
Top tracks — play these first
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藍二乗 — This track showcases Yorushika's signature blend of poetic lyrics and gentle instrumentation, encapsulating the album's overarching themes of heartache and reflection.
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だから僕は音楽を辞めた — The title track serves as an emotional climax, illustrating the internal conflict between passion and despair while featuring haunting melodies that linger long after listening.
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パレード — With its driving rhythm and vivid imagery, this song captures the essence of fleeting moments and the bittersweet nature of nostalgia, making it a standout within the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's blend of introspective lyrics and delicate melodies creates a strong emotional impact.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a soft piano melody that gradually layers in strings and vocals, establishing a melancholic tone.
- Several tracks feature a recurring motif of delicate guitar riffs intertwined with introspective lyrics, creating a cohesive emotional narrative.
- The last track concludes with an extended instrumental fade-out, leaving the listener in a reflective state.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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 8/31 1:54
- 2 藍二乗 4:05
- 3 八月、某、月明かり 4:36
- 4 詩書きとコーヒー 4:07
- 5 7/13 1:38
- 6 踊ろうぜ 4:13
- 7 六月は雨上がりの街を書く 3:58
- 8 五月は花緑青の窓辺から 3:05
- 9 夜紛い 3:43
- 10 5/6 2:27
- 11 パレード 4:59
- 12 エルマ 3:39
- 13 4/10 2:50
- 14 だから僕は音楽を辞めた 4:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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