Trading Change
Jeremy Loops · 2014
42 min · 12 tracks · indie pop
A vibrant blend of acoustic instrumentation and poignant storytelling, merging folk-pop melodies with a distinctly South African rhythm.
Top tracks — play these first
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Power — This track exemplifies the album's energetic spirit, featuring an infectious chorus that celebrates resilience and personal strength amidst life's challenges.
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Sinner — Opening with intricate guitar work and introspective lyrics, this song establishes the album's reflective tone while addressing themes of vulnerability and redemption.
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Running Away — With its catchy hook and upbeat rhythm, this track captures a sense of urgency and longing, illustrating Loops' knack for blending upbeat melodies with deeper emotional narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk-pop melodies with South African rhythms, showcasing solid songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong rhythmic pulse in 'Sinner', immediately establishing a lively tempo that persists through the first half.
- Tracks like 'Lonesome & Blue' and 'Skinny Blues' introduce more introspective lyrics, contrasting with the upbeat instrumentation.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies and call-and-response patterns, enhancing the folk-pop feel while maintaining a South African influence.
- 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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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
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.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Lonesome & Blue
The moment shifts from melancholic reflections to a realization about hope as the narrator embraces their solitude with newfound clarity.
This transition marks a crucial emotional pivot in the song, showing the narrator moving from despair to acceptance, which mirrors broader themes of growth throughout the album.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sinner 2:33
- 2 Power 3:15
- 3 Down South 4:01
- 4 Trip Fox 3:46
- 5 Mission to the Sun (“Howling”) 3:28
- 6 Lonesome & Blue 3:11
- 7 Skinny Blues 3:09
- 8 Higher Stakes 4:26
- 9 Running Away 3:40
- 10 Killer Killer 3:24
- 11 My Shoes 3:46
- 12 Basil 4:06
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