The Neighbourhood
The Neighbourhood · 2018
42 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock
A blend of moody alternative rock underscored by introspective lyrics and atmospheric production that explores themes of love and identity.
Top tracks — play these first
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Scary Love — This track exemplifies the album's exploration of complex emotions through its catchy hooks and haunting melodies, making it a standout anthem about vulnerability.
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Softcore — With its sultry production and intimate lyrics, 'Softcore' captures the essence of yearning and desire, showcasing the band's ability to fuse moodiness with sensuality.
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Nervous — 'Nervous' stands out for its raw honesty and relatable anxiety-themed lyrics against a backdrop of lush instrumentation, resonating deeply with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and production but lacks a strong cohesive flow across its length.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied rhythms and dynamics.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a dense, atmospheric soundscape.
- The lyrics often employ abstract imagery, with recurring themes of love and identity woven throughout the tracks.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective themes of relationships
- dreamy textures for late-night
- playlist-friendly for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 9, 2018, this self-titled album marked The Neighbourhood's third studio effort, following their 2015 record 'Wiped Out!'. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound while navigating a shift towards more experimental and personal songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- LANY· The 1975· Arctic Monkeys
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Flowers 3:18
- 2 Scary Love 3:44
- 3 Nervous 4:09
- 4 Void 3:25
- 5 Softcore 3:28
- 6 Blue 3:13
- 7 Sadderdaze 4:10
- 8 Revenge 3:19
- 9 You Get Me So High 2:33
- 10 Reflections 4:04
- 11 Too Serious 3:13
- 12 Stuck With Me 4:18
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