Released 9 years ago this October
The Ooz
King Krule · 2017
66 min · 19 tracks · electro
A hazy blend of jazz-inflected vocals, lo-fi production, and eclectic instrumentation that captures the essence of urban melancholy.
Top tracks — play these first
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Dum Surfer — This track stands out for its chaotic energy, juxtaposing playful lyrics with a driving beat that showcases King Krule's ability to blend genres seamlessly.
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Lonely Blue — With its haunting melody and poignant lyrics about isolation, this song encapsulates the album’s overarching themes of longing and introspection.
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The Ooz — As the title track, it embodies the album's mood through its atmospheric production and lyrical depth, making it a quintessential piece that ties together the project's concepts.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The Ooz blends eclectic influences with unique production, creating a distinct sound that resonates with urban themes.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate unconventional song structures, with abrupt shifts in tempo and mood, particularly evident in 'Dum Surfer' and 'Emergency Blimp'.
- The production employs lo-fi techniques, such as distortion and reverb, which contribute to the overall hazy atmosphere of the record.
- 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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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
Significant within its genre. 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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lonely Blue
The verse shifts into a stark reflection on solitude without sugarcoating the emotional turmoil involved.
This directness in addressing painful feelings contrasts with the dream-like soundscape, grounding the listener in the gravity of the lyrics.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Biscuit Town 3:42
- 2 The Locomotive 2:51
- 3 Dum Surfer 4:23
- 4 Slush Puppy 2:42
- 5 Bermondsey Bosom (Left) 1:14
- 6 Logos 3:50
- 7 Sublunary 2:10
- 8 Lonely Blue 4:44
- 9 Cadet Limbo 4:52
- 10 Emergency Blimp 2:54
- 11 Czech One 4:15
- 12 (A Slide In) New Drugs 3:05
- 13 Vidual 2:19
- 14 Bermondsey Bosom (Right) 1:05
- 15 Half Man Half Shark 5:02
- 16 The Cadet Leaps 4:21
- 17 The Ooz 4:35
- 18 Midnight 01 (Deep Sea Diver) 3:53
- 19 La Lune 4:17
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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