What makes A Long Time Listening by Agent Fresco notable?

The album received critical acclaim for its innovative blend of genres and complex arrangements, leading to notable recognition in Icelandic music awards. It helped establish Agent Fresco as a significant player in the post-rock scene, influencing a new wave of alternative acts emerging from Iceland. A Long Time Listening is Agent Fresco's debut album, released in 2010 as they emerged from Iceland's vibrant music scene. Prior to this, the band had gained local attention through performances and singles, but this album marked their entry into the broader alternative rock landscape.

How many songs are on A Long Time Listening?

A Long Time Listening has 17 tracks, running approximately 66 minutes.

A Long Time Listening

Agent Fresco · 2010

66 min · 17 tracks · alternative rock

Ethereal melodies intertwine with intricate rhythms, creating a soundscape that shifts between quiet introspection and explosive crescendos.

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Eyes of a Cloud Catcher — This track showcases the band's ability to balance delicate vocals with powerful instrumentation, highlighting their dynamic range and emotional depth.
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A Long Time Listening — The title track encapsulates the album's thematic exploration of memory and reflection, featuring a compelling build-up that resonates throughout the record.
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In the Dirtiest Deep of Hope — With its haunting melodies and introspective lyrics, this song exemplifies the band's unique sound, blending fragility with intensity.

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Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

63 /100

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Higher than 74% of albums we've rated

Agent Fresco's debut showcases intricate arrangements and dynamic contrasts, establishing their unique sound in the alternative rock scene.

What we noticed

The album opens with a soft, atmospheric track that gradually builds into more complex arrangements, setting a tone of introspection.
Several tracks feature dynamic shifts, moving from quiet verses to explosive choruses, creating a sense of tension and release.
The use of varied instrumentation, including strings and electronic elements, adds layers to the sound, enhancing its ethereal quality.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 7/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 6/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Anemoi 3:27
2 He Is Listening 1:05
3 Eyes of a Cloud Catcher 4:50
4 Silhouette Palette 2:59
5 Of Keen Gaze 3:55
6 Translations 4:15
7 A Long Time Listening 7:15
8 In the Dirtiest Deep of Hope 3:23
9 Yellow Nights 2:57
10 Paused 4:14
11 Implosions 4:50
12 Almost at a Whisper 1:21
13 Pianissimo 4:46
14 One Winter Sailing 3:36
15 Tiger Veil 5:13
16 Above These City Lights 4:16
17 Tempo 3:51

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