Total Serene
Gang of Youths · 2021
13 min · 3 tracks · indie rock
A vibrant mix of introspective lyrics and anthemic melodies that blend indie rock with a touch of emotional fervor.
Top tracks — play these first
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the angel of 8th ave. — This opening track introduces listeners to the album's central themes of longing and self-reflection through its lush instrumentation and poignant lyrics.
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asleep in the back — With its anthemic chorus and driving rhythm, this track captures a sense of urgency while exploring themes of personal growth and vulnerability.
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unison — The closing track encapsulates the album’s emotional journey, combining sweeping melodies with introspective lyrics that emphasize unity and connection.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The EP showcases strong songwriting and emotional depth, with effective pacing and thematic cohesion across its three tracks.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a gradual build-up with layered instrumentation that crescendos into an anthemic chorus.
- The second track shifts to a more subdued tone, utilizing sparse instrumentation and introspective lyrics that create a reflective atmosphere.
- The final track combines elements from both previous tracks, blending emotional lyrics with a driving rhythm that concludes the EP on an uplifting note.
- 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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7/10
- 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
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.
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on July 16, 2021, Total Serene is Gang of Youths' follow-up to their critically acclaimed album, Go Farther in Lightness. At this point in their career, the band was establishing themselves internationally, building on the momentum from previous successes and solidifying their identity in the indie rock scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The National· Frightened Rabbit· Vance Joy
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 the angel of 8th ave. 3:58
- 2 asleep in the back 4:08
- 3 unison 5:08
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