A Chorus of Storytellers
The Album Leaf · 2010
49 min · 11 tracks · ambient music
Ethereal soundscapes weave together organic instrumentation and electronic textures, creating a dreamlike atmosphere that invites introspection.
Top tracks — play these first
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There Is a Wind — This track exemplifies the album's ethereal quality with its sweeping melodies and layered instrumentation, effectively capturing the essence of the project's atmospheric vision.
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Stand Still — With its poignant build-up and reflective tones, this track encapsulates the album's emotional depth, inviting listeners into a meditative space.
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Summer Fog — The gentle ebb and flow of this piece mirrors the feeling of nostalgia and warmth associated with summer, highlighting The Album Leaf's knack for evoking vivid imagery through sound.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
InstrumentalThe album creates immersive soundscapes with strong craftsmanship, though it may not have widespread recognition.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of layered synths and organic instruments, creating a rich tapestry of sound that evolves gradually over its runtime.
- Several tracks utilize extended ambient passages where melodies emerge slowly, allowing for moments of introspection and reflection.
- The last three tracks feature a gradual decrease in tempo, leading to a serene conclusion that emphasizes the album's dreamlike quality.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- atmospheric background focus
- reflective and contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Critical Peak — The album reinforces the band's status in ambient music, showcasing artistic depth.
- Career context
- By the time 'A Chorus of Storytellers' was released in January 2010, The Album Leaf was already recognized for their unique blend of ambient music, following their previous album 'Into the Blue Again' from 2006. This release marked their continued evolution as an influential act within the post-rock and ambient scenes, showcasing their ability to craft immersive sonic experiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Sigur Rós· Explosions in the Sky· Moby
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Perro 2:55
- 2 Blank Pages 4:28
- 3 There Is a Wind 5:47
- 4 Within Dreams 4:46
- 5 Falling From the Sun 4:56
- 6 Stand Still 4:50
- 7 Summer Fog 4:43
- 8 Until the Last 4:16
- 9 We Are 4:04
- 10 Almost There 4:54
- 11 Tied Knots 4:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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