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Maria Taylor · 2005
39 min · 10 tracks · indie rock
Ethereal melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a lush tapestry of indie rock that feels both personal and universal.
Top tracks — play these first
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Song Beneath the Song — This track encapsulates the album's reflective nature with its haunting instrumentation and poignant lyrics about searching for deeper meaning amidst everyday life.
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Birmingham 1982 — A nostalgic look back at childhood memories, this track stands out for its vivid storytelling and emotional resonance, showcasing Taylor's lyrical prowess.
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Xanax — The song explores themes of anxiety and coping mechanisms through a delicate arrangement and raw honesty, making it a highlight of the album's emotional depth.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends introspective lyrics with lush melodies, showcasing strong songwriting and atmospheric production.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks establish a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fourth track introduces a more subdued, reflective tone with its slower tempo.
- Several tracks feature layered vocal harmonies that create an ethereal quality, particularly in 'Nature Song' and 'Xanax'.
- The album closes with 'Hitched!', which features a gradual build-up of instrumentation, culminating in a rich, textured soundscape.
- 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
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Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Leap Year 4:28
- 2 Song Beneath the Song 3:59
- 3 Two of Those Too 4:26
- 4 Nature Song 4:08
- 5 Light House 3:36
- 6 One for the Shareholder 3:26
- 7 Xanax 5:42
- 8 Birmingham 1982 3:32
- 9 Speak Easy 3:31
- 10 Hitched! 2:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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