A Loud Call
Holly Throsby · 2008
42 min · 11 tracks · indie rock
Delicate melodies intertwine with introspective lyrics, creating a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that lingers long after the final note.
Top tracks — play these first
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Now I Love Someone — This track stands out for its poignant exploration of love's complexities, balancing vulnerability with a sense of warmth through Throsby's tender vocals.
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A Widow's Song — The song captures raw emotion through its haunting arrangement and stark lyrics, addressing themes of loss and longing that resonate deeply.
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On the Wharf — Here, Throsby's storytelling shines as she paints vivid imagery of fleeting moments by the water, encapsulating nostalgia with an ethereal quality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and emotive delivery, with a cohesive sound that evolves throughout its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features tracks that build gradually in intensity, while the second half shifts to more subdued arrangements.
- Several songs incorporate layered vocal harmonies that create a rich texture, particularly in the choruses.
- The lyrics often employ vivid imagery and personal reflections, enhancing the emotional weight of the melodies.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Warm Jets 3:55
- 2 A Heart Divided 3:37
- 3 Now I Love Someone 3:56
- 4 The Time It Takes 4:10
- 5 On the Wharf 5:58
- 6 Would You 3:12
- 7 One of You for Me 3:13
- 8 We Carry 3:46
- 9 And Then We're Gone 4:14
- 10 A Widow's Song 2:56
- 11 To Begin With 3:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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