Wallsocket
underscores · 2023
54 min · 12 tracks · electronic music
A vibrant fusion of hyperpop and ambient textures creates an immersive soundscape filled with playful yet introspective themes.
Top tracks — play these first
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Cops and robbers — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its catchy hooks and playful lyricism, encapsulating the youthful energy present throughout.
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Horror movie soundtrack — This track cleverly juxtaposes chilling sounds with upbeat rhythms, reflecting underscores' ability to blend light-heartedness with darker themes.
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Good luck final girl — The song stands out for its narrative perspective, utilizing horror movie tropes to explore themes of resilience and self-discovery brilliantly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album blends hyperpop and ambient elements effectively, creating a cohesive and engaging listening experience.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths that create a rich, immersive soundscape throughout its duration.
- Each track transitions smoothly into the next, often using ambient interludes to maintain flow and cohesion.
- 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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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
Little footprint beyond its audience. 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
- playful introspection with vibrant energy
- immersive soundscapes for deep listening
- short bursts of catchy hooks
- varied pacing that keeps interest
Maybe skip if you
- prefer straightforward song structures
- seek long, meditative experiences
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 22, 2023, Wallsocket marks underscores' first full-length album after a series of successful singles that gained traction within the indie and hyperpop scenes. This debut showcases a matured sound, blending eclectic influences while embracing the artist's signature whimsical aesthetic.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Ethel Cain· Clairo· Gus Dapperton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Cops and robbers 4:25
- 2 Locals (Girls like us) 4:18
- 3 Duhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh 4:07
- 4 You don’t even know who I am 4:04
- 5 Johnny johnny johnny 4:05
- 6 Shoot to kill, kill your darlings 5:04
- 7 Horror movie soundtrack 3:52
- 8 Old money bitch 4:05
- 9 Geez louise 7:20
- 10 Seventyseven dog years 4:35
- 11 Uncanny long arms 5:26
- 12 Good luck final girl 3:28
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