Top tracks — play these first
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Circle Line — The opening track introduces the album's themes with vivid imagery and a captivating melody, setting the tone for Fish's introspective journey.
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Manchmal — This track stands out for its haunting arrangement and emotionally charged lyrics, reflecting on loss and memory with poignant sincerity.
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13th Star — The title track encapsulates the album's narrative arc, combining intricate musical structures with reflective lyricism that resonates with listeners.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases intricate melodies and personal lyrics typical of neo-prog but lacks standout cohesion.
What we noticed
- Several tracks incorporate extended instrumental sections that allow for atmospheric build-ups, such as in 'Dark Star' and '13th Star'.
- The lyrics often reflect personal themes and storytelling, with a focus on introspection and emotional resonance throughout the record.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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5/10
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
- steady, consistent energy levels
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long, immersive listening sessions
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 2007, 13th Star is Fish's seventh studio album and marks his return to a solo career after a brief hiatus. Following the less commercially successful 2004 album, Field of Crows, this record finds him exploring personal themes with renewed vigor and melodic complexity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marillion· Porcupine Tree· IQ
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Circle Line 5:54
- 2 Square Go 5:25
- 3 Miles de besos 4:19
- 4 Zoë 25 5:11
- 5 Arc of the Curve 5:21
- 6 Manchmal 5:30
- 7 Openwater 5:11
- 8 Dark Star 6:44
- 9 Where in the World? 6:01
- 10 13th Star 5:54
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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