Twentytwo in Blue
Sunflower Bean · 2018
40 min · 11 tracks · alternative rock
A vibrant tapestry of dreamy melodies and sharp lyrical insights, weaving together elements of psychedelic and alternative rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Was a Fool — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of regret and self-reflection, featuring a catchy chorus that contrasts with its introspective lyrics.
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Crisis Fest — Blending urgency with a danceable rhythm, this song addresses societal anxieties while maintaining an infectious energy that invites listeners to engage critically.
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Only a Moment — This brief yet poignant track captures the fleeting nature of time and relationships through haunting melodies and evocative imagery, highlighting the band's lyrical depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines energetic and introspective moments effectively, showcasing strong songwriting and production.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a driving rhythm in 'Burn It' that sets a high-energy tone, which is maintained through the first half before shifting to more introspective tracks.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'I Was a Fool' and 'Only a Moment'.
- The use of dynamic shifts is notable; for example, 'Crisis Fest' features abrupt tempo changes that contrast with the preceding track's smoothness.
- 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
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamy melodies for reflective moments
- sharp lyrical insights to ponder
- vibrant energy for afternoon drives
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek lengthy, immersive experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2018, Twentytwo in Blue is Sunflower Bean's sophomore album, following their debut Human Ceremony from 2016. At this point in their career, the band was gaining traction within the indie rock scene, building on their established sound while exploring more personal and introspective themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Alvvays· Wolf Alice· The Big Moon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Burn It 4:19
- 2 I Was a Fool 3:33
- 3 Twentytwo 4:32
- 4 Crisis Fest 3:31
- 5 Memoria 3:42
- 6 Puppet Strings 4:00
- 7 Only a Moment 4:15
- 8 Human For 2:23
- 9 Any Way You Like 3:43
- 10 Sinking Sands 2:32
- 11 Oh No, Bye Bye 4:02
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