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(m) (a) (e)
Rock · 2017

(m) (a) (e)

mae

A conceptual trilogy capturing the arc of a single day through shimmering piano, interlocking guitars, and expansive, cinematic indie rock.

February 14, 2017 · Cell Records

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This compilation represents the most ambitious era of Mae's career, moving away from the straightforward emo-pop of their early years into a widescreen, conceptual art-rock territory. The album is structured as a journey through a single day, divided into morning, afternoon, and evening segments. It sounds like a meticulously crafted clockwork of sound, where bright, crystalline piano notes dance around interlocking guitar lines that feel both technical and deeply emotional. The production is pristine, emphasizing the 'digital clarity' and 'analog warmth' that makes each track feel like a high-definition photograph of a specific moment in time.

Moments Worth Listening For
The transition from the glitchy electronic pulse of 'The Fisherman Song' into the soaring rock chorus.
The way 'A Bloom' builds from a simple piano motif into a lush, orchestral crescendo that feels like a sunrise.
The intricate, math-rock influenced guitar tapping in 'Nightlane' that provides a restless energy to the evening section.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does (m) (a) (e) sound next to the rest of mae's catalogue?

Harmonies+2.6σ

The vocals lean far further into harmonies than the rest of the catalogue.

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