Two Ribbons
Let's Eat Grandma · 2022
38 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic pop
A kaleidoscopic blend of ethereal melodies and introspective lyrics, exploring themes of love and loss through experimental soundscapes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Watching You Go — This track encapsulates the album's exploration of loss with its haunting instrumentation and deeply personal lyrics about farewells. Its emotive delivery showcases the duo’s ability to blend vulnerability with experimental sounds.
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Two Ribbons — The title track serves as a poignant reflection on friendship and memory, intertwining lush harmonies with a sense of nostalgia. Its central metaphor subtly ties together the album's overarching themes.
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Hall of Mirrors — This song stands out for its intricate layering of sounds and introspective lyrics that delve into self-reflection. The dynamic shifts throughout the track mirror the complexity of the emotions being conveyed.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and production choices, creating a unique sound within its genre.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a bright, upbeat track that gradually transitions into more introspective and slower pieces, creating a dynamic emotional journey.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that intertwine, enhancing the ethereal quality of the sound.
- The use of unconventional instrumentation, such as found sounds and electronic elements, creates a distinct sonic texture throughout the record.
- 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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8/10
- 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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- introspective and reflective moods
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Two Ribbons is Let's Eat Grandma's third studio album, released after their critically acclaimed second album, I'm All Ears, which showcased their growth as artists. By 2022, the duo had solidified their identity in the art pop scene, navigating personal and collaborative dynamics while expanding their musical palette.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sophie· Flora Cash· Grimes
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Happy New Year 4:40
- 2 Levitation 4:00
- 3 Watching You Go 4:35
- 4 Hall of Mirrors 5:11
- 5 Insect Loop 4:17
- 6 Half Light 0:30
- 7 Sunday 4:55
- 8 In the Cemetery 1:32
- 9 Strange Conversations 3:47
- 10 Two Ribbons 5:25
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