What makes Young & Sick by Young & Sick notable?

The album received positive critical acclaim, with particular praise from Pitchfork, highlighting its innovative blend of genres and emotional depth. It helped solidify Young & Sick's reputation not only as a musician but also as a visual artist, paving the way for future projects and collaborations. Young & Sick was the debut album for the artist Young & Sick, released in January 2014. At this point, they were establishing their unique sound after gaining attention for their artwork and production work with other artists, particularly in the indie and alternative scenes.

How many songs are on Young & Sick?

Young & Sick has 10 tracks, running approximately 39 minutes.

Young & Sick

Young & Sick · 2014

39 min · 10 tracks

A blend of electronic pop and indie rock, layered with introspective lyrics and lush melodies that evoke both melancholy and hope.

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Heartache Fetish — This track features catchy hooks paired with darkly romantic themes, showcasing the album's ability to blend upbeat melodies with deeper emotional currents.
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Counting Raindrops — With its haunting melodies and reflective lyrics, this song exemplifies the introspective nature of the album, creating a sense of vulnerability.
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Gloom — The atmospheric production combined with poignant lyrics about existential despair makes this track a standout representation of the album's overall mood.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album blends electronic pop and indie rock effectively, showcasing strong production but with some uneven songwriting.

What we noticed

The first half of the album features tracks that build in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued and reflective tones.
Several tracks incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in 'Gloom' and 'Valium'.
The use of electronic elements is prominent, with synths driving the melodies and providing atmospheric depth throughout.

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 7/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 3/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Mangrove 4:28
2 Heartache Fetish 3:09
3 Ghost of a Chance 3:45
4 Counting Raindrops 3:49
5 Feel Pain 5:18
6 Gloom 4:10
7 Glass 3:18
8 Valium 4:35
9 Nowhere 3:29
10 Twentysomething 3:40

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