Top tracks — play these first
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Kids Are Cool — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy chorus and playful lyrics about youth and innocence, perfectly embodying the band's signature style.
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The Water — The title track features lush instrumentation and introspective lyrics about longing and connection, highlighting the band's ability to blend upbeat sounds with deeper themes.
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Waiting for the Weekend — With its infectious groove and relatable lyrics about anticipation, this track showcases San Cisco's adeptness at creating feel-good anthems that capture the essence of carefree moments.
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Make Me Electrify — Closing the album with a vibrant energy, this song combines rhythmic complexity with soaring melodies, epitomizing the band's growth and experimentation within their sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features engaging melodies and varied tempos but lacks standout depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and bright instrumentation, while the fourth track introduces a slower, more reflective mood.
- Several songs incorporate call-and-response vocal patterns, creating an interactive feel between the lead singer and backing vocals.
- The album closes with a track that gradually fades out, leaving a lingering sense of resolution.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- sun-soaked afternoon vibes
- playful rhythms for gatherings
- nostalgic melodies for road trips
- lighthearted tunes for relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of heavy introspection
- prefer slow, atmospheric pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2017, The Water is San Cisco's third studio album, following their acclaimed sophomore effort Gracetown. At this point, the band had solidified their identity within the indie pop scene while navigating the pressures of commercial success and artistic expression.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tame Impala· Vance Joy· Foster the People
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Kids Are Cool 2:49
- 2 Sunrise 3:50
- 3 That Boy 3:16
- 4 The Distance 3:51
- 5 Hey, Did I Do You Wrong? 3:04
- 6 Waiting for the Weekend 3:46
- 7 SloMo 2:48
- 8 The Water 3:41
- 9 Did You Get What You Came For? 3:57
- 10 Make Me Electrify 4:43
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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