What makes Warpaint by Warpaint notable?

The album received widespread acclaim, praised for its cohesive atmosphere and experimentation with textures. It debuted at number 35 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified Warpaint’s influence in the indie music landscape, inspiring a wave of similar artists exploring atmospheric rock. Warpaint's self-titled album arrived as their third studio release, following the critically acclaimed 'The Fool' (2010). By this time, the band had solidified their position in the alternative rock scene, showcasing their evolution in sound while maintaining their distinctive art-rock identity.

Warpaint works well if you're into dreamlike soundscapes for introspection, ethereal harmonies with vibrant shifts and late-night contemplative sessions.

How many songs are on Warpaint?

Warpaint has 12 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.

Warpaint

Warpaint · 2014

51 min · 12 tracks · alternative rock

Ethereal harmonies intertwine with hazy grooves, creating a dreamlike soundscape that shifts between introspective and vibrant.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Love Is to Die — This track blends haunting vocals with a pulsating rhythm, encapsulating the album's themes of love and loss through its vivid imagery and emotional depth.
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Keep It Healthy — Opening with a hypnotic groove, this song showcases the band's ability to merge catchy melodies with experimental sounds, setting the tone for the entire album.
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Disco//Very — With its infectious energy and danceable beat, this track stands out as a celebratory moment on the album that contrasts with its more somber themes.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

Treeline

Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong songwriting and production, creating a cohesive yet varied listening experience.

What we noticed

The album opens with an ambient 'Intro' that sets a hazy tone, followed by tracks that blend ethereal vocals with intricate guitar work.
Several tracks feature layered harmonies that create a dreamlike quality, particularly evident in 'Love Is to Die' and 'Feeling Alright'.
The pacing shifts noticeably between tracks, with 'Disco//Very' introducing a more upbeat tempo before returning to slower, introspective pieces.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 8/10

Influence 4/10

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

dreamlike soundscapes for introspection
ethereal harmonies with vibrant shifts
late-night contemplative sessions
nuanced details for headphone enthusiasts
uplifting grooves for reflective moments

Maybe skip if you

seekers of instant gratification
prefer straightforward, upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context: Warpaint's self-titled album arrived as their third studio release, following the critically acclaimed 'The Fool' (2010). By this time, the band had solidified their position in the alternative rock scene, showcasing their evolution in sound while maintaining their distinctive art-rock identity.
Stylistic neighbors: Beach House· Bat for Lashes· Tame Impala

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Intro 1:51
2 Keep It Healthy 4:01
3 Love Is to Die 4:51
4 Hi 5:10
5 Biggy 5:55
6 Teese 4:41
7 Disco//Very 4:04
8 Go In 4:00
9 Feeling Alright 3:32
10 CC 3:48
11 Drive 5:11
12 Son 4:06

What to play next

Listen next

Heads Up

2016

Go back to

The Fool

2010

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