100 Acres of Sycamore
Fionn Regan · 2011
47 min · 12 tracks · traditional folk music
Whimsical melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush tapestry of folk that reflects nature's quiet beauty.
Top tracks — play these first
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100 Acres of Sycamore — The title track encapsulates the album's essence with its vivid imagery and serene melody, setting the tone for the entire listening experience.
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Sow Mare Bitch Vixen — This track stands out for its playful yet poignant lyrics that explore themes of love and longing through an engaging narrative structure.
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For a Nightingale — Featuring delicate instrumentation and haunting vocals, this song showcases Regan's ability to create emotional resonance through simplicity and subtlety.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and refined production, creating a cohesive folk experience with lyrical depth.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in 'For a Nightingale' and 'North Star Lover'.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery related to nature, with songs like 'Woodberry Cemetery' and 'Dogwood Blossom' weaving personal narratives into their descriptions.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- tender reflections on nature
- quiet moments of introspection
- wave-like pacing with dynamics
- nostalgic melodies for solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking upbeat party tracks
- prefer instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- 100 Acres of Sycamore is Fionn Regan's third studio album, following the acclaimed 2009 release The Shadow of an Empire. At this point in his career, Regan was refining his sound, moving deeper into storytelling and atmospheric arrangements while maintaining his roots in traditional Irish folk music.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sufjan Stevens· Iron & Wine· Nick Drake
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 100 Acres of Sycamore 5:35
- 2 Sow Mare Bitch Vixen 3:45
- 3 The Horses Are Asleep 4:38
- 4 The Lake District 5:36
- 5 Dogwood Blossom 3:24
- 6 For a Nightingale 3:43
- 7 List of Distractions 3:31
- 8 1st Day of May 2:26
- 9 North Star Lover 5:20
- 10 Woodberry Cemetery 1:43
- 11 Vodka Sorrow 6:04
- 12 Golden Light 1:35
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