Released 16 years ago this October
The Fool
Warpaint · 2010
47 min · 9 tracks · alternative rock
Ethereal textures intertwine with hypnotic rhythms, creating a dreamlike soundscape that invites introspection and exploration.
Top tracks — play these first
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Undertow — This track showcases the band's ability to fuse haunting melodies with intricate instrumentation, embodying the album's overall atmospheric quality.
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Set Your Arms Down — Opening the album, this song sets the tone with its layered harmonies and captivating rhythm, drawing listeners into Warpaint's ethereal world.
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Bees — With its driving beat and dynamic shifts, Bees exemplifies the band's innovative approach to songwriting and arrangement, highlighting their artistic range.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's ethereal sound and layered instrumentation create a distinct and immersive listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks build a steady, hypnotic rhythm with layered vocals that create an immersive atmosphere.
- Several songs feature extended instrumental sections that allow the sound to breathe and develop organically.
- The album closes with 'Lissie’s Heart Murmur', which shifts to a more subdued tempo, providing a reflective end to the journey.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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8/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
- hypnotic rhythms that invite exploration
- patient pacing with emotional depth
- immersive experience for quiet moments
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Fool was Warpaint's debut full-length album, following their self-titled EP released in 2009. At this point, the band was gaining attention for their unique blend of alternative and art rock, setting the stage for their evolving musical identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Beach House· Bat for Lashes· Tame Impala
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Set Your Arms Down 5:05
- 2 Warpaint 5:54
- 3 Undertow 5:53
- 4 Bees 4:25
- 5 Shadows 4:08
- 6 Composure 4:58
- 7 Baby 5:03
- 8 Majesty 6:35
- 9 Lissie’s Heart Murmur 5:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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