The Pet Parade
Fruit Bats · 2021
44 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
Lush melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a serene tapestry that captures the essence of everyday moments.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Pet Parade — The title track encapsulates the album's whimsical spirit, weaving together imagery of community and connection within a rich sonic landscape.
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Cub Pilot — This track features intricate guitar work and poignant storytelling, reflecting on themes of nostalgia and growth that resonate throughout the album.
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Eagles Below Us — With its ethereal harmonies and layered instrumentation, this song exemplifies the album's exploration of life's fleeting beauty and interconnectedness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features lush melodies and reflective lyrics, creating a cohesive and serene listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first track introduces a gentle, layered arrangement with soft instrumentation that sets a tranquil tone for the album.
- Several tracks feature intricate vocal harmonies that build gradually, creating a lush soundscape that complements the reflective lyrics.
- The album maintains a consistent mid-tempo pace, with only slight variations in dynamics across its eleven 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- whimsical melodies for daydreaming
- nostalgic warmth during quiet moments
- gentle pacing for reflective afternoons
- inviting sing-alongs with friends
- short tracks for casual listening
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy beats
- prefer complex, intricate compositions
Where this album fits
- Career context
- The Pet Parade is Fruit Bats' sixth studio album, released during a period of renewed creativity following a hiatus after their 2019 album, Gold Past Life. This release marked a return for frontman Eric D. Johnson to recording after he had focused on various projects, including collaborations and producing.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Fleet Foxes· Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Pet Parade 6:42
- 2 Cub Pilot 3:32
- 3 Discovering 4:35
- 4 The Balcony 4:09
- 5 Here For Now, For You 2:52
- 6 On the Avalon Stairs 3:11
- 7 Eagles Below Us 3:37
- 8 Holy Rose 4:52
- 9 All in One Go 3:13
- 10 Gullwing Doors 4:35
- 11 Complete 3:01
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