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There’s enough about Cavetown to keep fans around for the ride.
6y
I wish this album was as good as the cover... very cute.
Really not feeling this album, I mean this is basically background music. It was somewhat mediocre up until "Trying" where I feel it took a huge nose dive into a more mellow and uninteresting sound which is maintained for the rest of the album. Most of the good songs are the singles that were released beforehand. I can't see myself ever listening to this again.
Cover Art Rating: (8/10)
Nah bro I can't with Cavetown, my heart is too fragile for these minor chord-riddled songs. So I actually think I do like this better than Lemon Boy, despite the fact that there were no Moomin name drops here (disappointed). This album feels more consistently effective with making me enjoy the music. the runtime is also a lil bit shorter, which I think I like better for indie pop albums like these. This is peak music for depressed looking for a warm blanket of music to take comfort in. ... read more
Re writing a review I had for this cause I thought it was cringey.
Sleepyhead is a very chill listen and is honestly a guilty pleasure of mine tbh. I adore the bedroom aesthetic this album has and the songwriting is honestly pretty potent for something in this style. One example is probably "Empty Bed" with its soft instrumental and heart wrenching lyrics, it was definitely hard hitting (for me, anyway). But then there are some of the more wholesome moments like "Sweet ... read more
The cover art for Cavetown's Sleepyhead is an almost perfect visual representation of the album itself. Everything about the album radiates warmth and comfort. This album is a mellow, bittersweet, and undeniably cozy listening experience. At its best, the production throughout is consistently lush and inviting and the songwriting is surprisingly effective for an album operating within such a restrained framework. "Sweet Tooth" is effortlessly the album's most irresistibly ... read more
'i got your letter
hope you feel better than i do
i miss you...'
this album felt like the warm hug i needed during quarantine.
honestly, it might still be the warm hug that i need.
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Track List
| 1 | Sweet Tooth 4:06 | 85 |
| 2 | For You 2:12 | 79 |
| 3 | Telescope 2:50 | 80 |
| 4 | Feb 14 4:34 | 75 |
| 5 | Pyjama Pants 3:59 | 79 |
| 6 | Trying 4:20 | 80 |
| 7 | Things That Make It Warm 3:05 | 74 |
| 8 | Snail 3:51 feat. chloe moriondo | 79 |
| 9 | Wishing Well 3:24 with Drew Monson | 69 |
| 10 | I Miss My Mum 2:57 | 75 |
| 11 | Empty Bed 3:26 | 80 |
Total Length: 38 minutes
