Through Water
Låpsley · 2020
36 min · 11 tracks · electronica
Ethereal electronics intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a delicate soundscape that reflects vulnerability and emotional depth.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Love Was Like the Rain — This track encapsulates the album’s emotional core with its poignant lyrics and lush production, representing the thematic exploration of love and loss.
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Womxn — Womxn stands out for its empowering message and innovative sound design, showcasing Låpsley’s commitment to addressing social themes within her music.
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Sadness is a Shade of Blue — This track blends melancholic melodies with reflective lyrics, highlighting Låpsley’s ability to convey complex emotions through minimalistic instrumentation.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album's intricate production and emotional themes create a compelling listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first track opens with a slow build of layered synths that gradually introduce Låpsley's vocals, setting a reflective tone.
- Several tracks feature minimalistic arrangements, allowing space for the vocals to float above the instrumentation.
- The album includes moments where the tempo drops significantly, creating a sense of stillness and introspection in the latter half.
- 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- reflective journeys through love
- ethereal soundscapes for contemplation
- short tracks for quick listens
- mellow vibes for evening relaxation
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer standalone tracks only
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2020, Through Water is Låpsley's second studio album, following her critically acclaimed debut Long Way Home from 2016. The album showcases her evolution as an artist, moving from the more straightforward pop sensibilities of her early work into deeper explorations of electronic sound and personal themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Blake· Banks· FKA twigs
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Womxn
The song shifts perspective to emphasize collective strength among women by addressing them directly, inviting unity and resilience.
This structural choice amplifies the song's message of empowerment, transforming individual experience into a communal call for solidarity.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Through Water 3:02
- 2 My Love Was Like the Rain 4:12
- 3 First 3:20
- 4 Ligne 3 4:01
- 5 Our Love is a Garden 3:23
- 6 Leeds Liverpool Canal 1:46
- 7 Sadness is a Shade of Blue 3:37
- 8 Womxn 3:54
- 9 Bonfire 3:55
- 10 Speaking of the End 3:13
- 11 Online 2:09
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