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80
It’s an instantly captivating set – 10 resonant but unfussy songs distinguished by a balance of up-close intimacy and understatedly elegant composition, attuned to the power of repetitive flow.
2mo
80
She shapes her gentle, warmly enveloping songs out of electronic burbles and a fuss-free small band, melodies seesawing underneath like the shifting viewpoints she presents.
2mo
80
It's Plain's elusive ruminations and off-balance poetics that resonate in ever more artful, affecting ways.
1mo
80
Plain leans into her eccentricities and goes far beyond the cotton-soft ambience of previous albums on her fifth.
80
There's a gilt finish to this album, showing a keen curatorial eye and ability to polish without losing the beating heart. It's almost like the sophisti-pop of the 80s and early 90s, but without the naff production.
80
Plain's strengths lie in how she maintains a unique identity regardless of the numerous collaborators, always attuned to her inner world.
80
On Prize it is especially impressive how Plain’s thoughts, which are seemingly unorganised, somehow make sense to us.
80
Although the lyrics remain short and simple, their meaning isn’t always clear – extending ways in which they may be interpreted and therefore adding an ethereal depth to the entire album. By saying little, Plain provokes a whole lot.
76
With such vague lyrics, you can prescribe any number of meanings to each line, visions of romance or heartbreak swarming. While each track might not always connect with a certain feeling, each uses space and texture in 10 different ways.
72
Working with minimalist guitar, gentle vocals, and an understated rhythm section, the English musician constructs a careful lesson about the awe of being present.
70
Combining elements of folk and jazz, yet never committing to either, Prize has an unassuming beauty in its sense of community and spirit of hope.
70
Not every artist can pull off this form of subtle manipulation without turning into elevator music, but Plain can.
70
All told, Prize acts as a companion album to What a Boost, further distinguishing Plain's idiosyncratic sound.
Not a particularly unique album, but a really enjoyable one. I was kinda worried, because the first four songs are super derivative of the singer-songwriter sound and vibe, but the second half is pretty diverse. That's especially true for the production with its addition of synths and interesting string arrangements. Now, the lyrics are unremarkable and the vocals are servicable at best, so it's definitely the production that's winning me over in the last few songs. It's alright, but it's ... read more
• fantastic production for a generally underwhelming record
• the instrument playing is great
• these lyrics are so ambiguous it's hard to emotionally connect
• the vocals are perfectly sung, but they don’t stand out most of the time
• decent album pacing makes it a rather quick listen
• enjoyable yet nothing special
• fantastic production for a generally underwhelming record
• the instrument playing is great
• these lyrics are so ambiguous it's hard to emotionally connect
• the vocals are perfectly sung, but they don’t stand out most of the time
• decent album pacing makes it a rather quick listen
• enjoyable yet nothing special
Rozi Plain - Prize [2023]
chamber pop, art pop
tracklist:
Agreeing for Two [feat. Alabaster & DePlume] // 60
Complicated // 50
Help // 60
Prove Your Good // 55
Conversation // 50
Painted the Room // 65
Sore // 60
Spot Thirteen // 60
Standing Up // 65
Blink // 55
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tracklist points: 58
vocals points: 0
lyrics points: 0
production & mix points: 0
additional points: -1
final result: 57//100
Very pretty and cozy album, there's a lot of albums out there like this but I always end up enjoy them.
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Track List
| 1 | Agreeing for Two 4:45 feat. Alabaster DePlume | 74 |
| 2 | Complicated 4:41 | 74 |
| 3 | Help 3:52 | 74 |
| 4 | Prove Your Good 5:04 | 69 |
| 5 | Conversation 2:26 | 69 |
| 6 | Painted the Room 4:13 | 81 |
| 7 | Sore 2:44 | 75 |
| 8 | Spot Thirteen 4:35 | 77 |
| 9 | Standing Up 3:32 | 76 |
| 10 | Blink 4:53 | 72 |
Total Length: 40 minutes
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2w
it seems interesting but i fear that if i listen to this and appreciate it then it will fall into oblivion after a couple of months
2w
Very hypnagogic set of tracks. Wish there was more of a followable narrative throughout the album.
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Added on: September 13, 2022