AOTY 2023

Duality

Luna Li - Duality
Critic Score
Based on 4 reviews
User Score
Based on 310 ratings
2022 Ratings: #446
Liked by 37 people
March 4, 2022 / Release Date
LP / Format
In Real Life, AWAL / Label
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CRITIC REVIEWS

73
Pitchfork
Early in the pandemic, the Toronto multi-instrumentalist’s bedroom videos made her a viral sensation. Now, her debut album puts a widescreen spin on those whimsical miniatures.
73
Beats Per Minute
Her potential can only grow from here whether she decides to add even more instruments to her arsenal, refine her ability to match up her specific production with her vocals, or go for something completely different.
70
Loud and Quiet
An artist with the potential to become one of the most interesting voices of her generation.
NoOffenseBut
70

Duality is a lovely bedroom pop album that displays dreamy vocals and a variety of delicate instruments which blew me away again and again. I do think it lacks a bit of excitement and carries some fat here and there but overall, it's a delightful listen and a fantastic debut project.

edgarratesmusic
80

Some tasteful indie pop tunes that are well-constructed and engagingly performed. A record that gently wraps around you like a warm embrace with its ringing harmonies and nicely layered instrumentation.

stolenpositions
70

Luna Li's debut album “Duality” is a delicate yet extremely powerful introduction to an artist that has tons of potential to become a dominant name in the indie pop scene. Her 2021 project “jams EP” was already proof of her talent as a musician, and here she further extends the diverse sonic pallet presented there to create a more complete and memorable experience.

What makes “Duality” such a beautiful and enchanting record in my opinion are the sounds Luna ... read more

ryanltt
91

may have to come back to this in the future as the replayability on this is high. instrumentation on this album is insane. one of the better from a pop album i’ve heard in a while. ethereal guitar solos. huge buildups and an almost symphony feel in the back half especially. definitely worth listening to front to back.
track ratings:
cherry pit: 90
boring again: 85
afterglow: 95
trying: 90
flower (in full bloom): 90
alone but not lonely: 85
silver into rain: 95
what you’re thinking: ... read more

anteater43
96

yeah this is quite magical

(92 -> 96) holy shit, i love this so so so much

SOLAR_
NR

unadulterated sonic beauty. pretty great vocals and ethereal production that makes the listener feel like their room is made of clouds

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Track List

1Cherry Pit
4:50
86
2Boring Again
2:57
feat. Jay Som
73
3Afterglow
3:18
82
4Trying
3:26
78
5Flower (In Full Bloom)
3:51
feat.
79
6Alone But Not Lonely
1:46
77
7Silver Into Rain
3:21
83
8What You're Thinking
3:28
81
9Star Stuff
2:55
74
10Magic
2:58
80
11Misery Moon
1:08
69
12Space
2:57
71
13Lonelylovely
3:45
79
Total Length: 40 minutes

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Added on: February 1, 2022